Registered Nurse - Home Health Care

Job Description

RN- Home Health Care - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Care

Detroit & St Clair Shores Area

Full Time & Part Time both opportunities available

$10,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus

Join the Henry Ford Home Health Care Team and experience the flexibility, autonomy, and variety that home health nursing offers. If you're looking to move away from long hospital shifts and want the ability to manage your own day while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role?

As a Home Health RN, you'll never have the same day twice. Our nurses care for patients with a wide range of needs and conditions, including:

• Wound care and wound vac management
• Diabetes education and management
• Feeding tubes and other specialized treatments
• Chronic disease management
• Medication teaching and compliance
• Post-acute and complex medical patients
• Comprehensive patient and caregiver education

You'll serve as both a skilled clinician and case manager, coordinating care and helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes at home.

Position Details

• Full-Time and Part-Time openings available
• Day Shift
• Flexible scheduling between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Monday through Friday
• Salary-based position
• Additional earnings through a 6-point productivity system
• Manage your own daily schedule
• Charting required within 24 hours of patient visits
• Significant local travel within assigned territory
• One weekend per month
• Holiday rotation: 1 summer holiday and 1 winter holiday annually

Why Join Henry Ford Home Health?

Work-Life Balance

• ✅ No 12-hour hospital shifts
• ✅ Flexible daytime schedule
• ✅ Autonomy and independence
• ✅ Manage your own route and patient schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

• ✅ Highly flexible benefit options
• ✅ Above-IRS mileage reimbursement
• ✅ Competitive compensation
• ✅ Full-time and part-time opportunities
• ✅ Weekend-only opportunities available

Our Culture

Our average employee tenure is 7 years, reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported.

You'll find:

• A family-oriented department
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership that genuinely cares
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect
• Meaningful work that impacts patients every day

Commitment to Safety

• Ample PPE supply for home visits
• Daily Safety & Reliability Huddles
• Patient and caregiver screening before visits
• Cutting-edge technology, including virtual patient visits

Service Area

This position covers the Detroit & East Side region, including:

St. Clair Shores: 48080, 48081, 48082

Detroit: ZIP Codes: 48205, 48207, 48211,48213,48214,48215,48224,48234, 48201, 48202, 48204, 48206,  48208, 48216, 48221, 48226, 48238

Additional Coverage Areas: Eastpointe (48021), Roseville (48066), Harper Woods (48225), Hamtramck (48212), Grosse Pointe City, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores; Grosse Pointe Woods

Candidates should be comfortable with daily driving throughout the territory.

About the Department

As part of Henry Ford Health's Community Care Services, our Home Health Care team plays a vital role in expanding access to care by delivering essential health services directly to patients in their homes. We focus on meeting individuals where they are, providing care coordination, home health services, and support across diverse populations. Our team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact by connecting patients with the resources they need to thrive in their communities.

Role Overview

As an RN in Home Health Care, you will independently provide direct patient care in the home, utilizing your nursing expertise to assess and address patient needs. You will coordinate with allied health professionals to ensure a comprehensive and integrated care delivery system, supporting patients and their families in achieving optimal health outcomes.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct patient care in the home, applying nursing principles to assess and meet patient needs.
• Coordinate with allied health professionals to ensure integrated care delivery.
• Document patient care electronically using computer systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
• Transport and move clients as needed to ensure safe and effective care.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and discover why home health nursing is one of the most rewarding specialties in healthcare.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
• Knowledge of computer use for electronic documentation.
• Current driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift, carry, transport, and move clients as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of nine months to one year of clinical nursing experience.

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