What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Registered Nurse position at American River Healthcare?
Join Our Advance Care at Home Team!
Are you a Med-Surg RN or an RN with diverse experience who wants to deliver high-acuity carebut outside of the hospital?
Open Shift: Monday - Friday 1530 - 2400 (with rotating weekends)
American River Home Care is hiring experienced Registered Nurses to provide shift-style in-home care to patients who need more than just traditional home health. Our Advance Care at Home program brings hospital-level attention into the comfort and safety of a patient's home.
This is a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license, build real connections with patients, and help reduce hospital readmissionsall while working 1:1 in the field.
What You'll Do:
- Provide routine and PRN nursing visitsjust like on a med-surg floor, but in a home setting.
- Deliver frequent, hands-on care (vital signs, wound care, IVs, meds, monitoring, etc.).
- Serve as the clinical lead in managing patient care plans and communicating changes.
- Work shift-style schedules, including every other weekend.
- Use your critical thinking and assessment skills dailythis is not intermittent home health.
- Build deep relationships with patients and families while improving outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
- Active RN license in California
- Med-Surg experience is preferred (12 years)
- Home health or hospice experience is a plus, but not required
- Must be comfortable working independently in the field
- Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
- Valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
- Willingness to cover PRN needs and work every other weekend