Full Time Rn Jobs in Sterling Heights, MI (NOW HIRING)

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Optimal Care is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse committed to providing the highest quality of care. 
We are looking for highly professional, self-motivated RNs who love working with the adult and geriatric homebound population. Home care experience is preferred but not required. 

• Optimal Care knows you work diligently every day, caring for your patients. Our company is owned by Nurses, so we know the expectations and challenges of being a Home Health Nurse. 
• Flexible Schedule 
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• High Compensation for Clinical Excellence 
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (including company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance)
• 401K Company Contribution 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Registered Nurse Responsibilities: 

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatments signed by the physician and may make the initial evaluation visit to the client.  Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency.  
• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.  Evaluates and regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the clients plan of care.  
• Initiates diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the clients care and safety.  Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client's needs.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or appropriate health professional as often as needed, or upon changes in the client's condition.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client's condition.  
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients.  Attends client care conferences.  Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed.
• Assigns home health aide services to specific patients.  Supervises home health aide in alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation and assesses the client's need for unskilled care and revises plan as appropriate.  Communicates changes to the plan of care to the aide, patient/caregiver, and physician.
• Supervises LPN and paraprofessionals providing services.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies.  Submits accurate and timely documentation.
• Responsible for following all policies and procedures regarding service delivery, documentation, and care coordination with full compliance.  This includes, but not limited to: client education, infection control, management of hazardous wastes, and age specific behaviors for clients.
• Participates in in-service programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Plans for client discharge from services.

• Minimum of associate's degree in nursing by accredited program
• Registered Nurse License recognized by the state in which practicing
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Registered Nurse preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
• Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively
• Valid Driver's License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Reliable Transportation

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.