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Registered Nurse - Home Health

Decatur, AL · On-site

Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations * Provides required ...

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Registered Nurse - Home Health

Decatur, AL · On-site

$41.35 - $62.03/hr

Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations * Provides required ...

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice

Aide

Decatur, AL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing ... Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology * Prior roles in hospital nursing ...

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How much do home health aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for home health aide in Decatur, AL is $15.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.08 and $16.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home health aide?

Home health aides (HHAs) are trained health care professionals who assist patients with personal tasks such as taking medication, eating, bathing, dressing, cleaning and other care activities. HHAs work in the homes of patients or clients. They may work with one person all day, or have multiple clients, depending on the needs of the patients. Duties of a home health aide may vary day to day and patient by patient. They may include house cleaning, preparing meals, and taking vitals.

What is a home health aide?

Home Health Aides are healthcare professionals who assist people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related issues in their homes. They provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Home Health Aides play a crucial role in helping clients maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in a familiar environment. They often work under the supervision of a nurse or other healthcare professional and may also monitor the client's condition and report changes to the care team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home health aide?

To thrive as a Home Health Aide, you need basic healthcare knowledge, personal care skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring certification such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential. Familiarity with patient care documentation systems and basic medical equipment like blood pressure monitors is often necessary. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication make a Home Health Aide stand out by building trust with clients and families. These skills are crucial for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care in a client's home environment.

What are common challenges home health aides face when working in clients’ homes, and how can they overcome them?

Home Health Aides often encounter challenges such as adapting to a variety of home environments, managing clients with diverse medical or personal needs, and maintaining clear communication with both clients and their families. To overcome these challenges, aides benefit from strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ongoing training in patient care. Building trust and setting clear expectations with clients and families can also make transitions smoother and ensure the highest quality of care.

What is the difference between Home Health Aide vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectHome Health AidePersonal Care Assistant
CertificationsTypically requires HHA certificationMay require PCA certification or none
Work EnvironmentProvides medical and personal care in patients' homesAssists with daily activities in private homes or facilities
Employer & IndustryHospitals, home health agencies, hospicePrivate homes, assisted living, adult day care

Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants both support individuals with daily living needs. However, HHAs often have medical training and certifications, providing healthcare services, while PCAs focus on non-medical personal care. Both roles are essential in home and community settings, but HHAs typically work in more medically-oriented environments.

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Infographic showing various Home Health Aide job openings in Decatur, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,484 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Decatur, AL • On-site

UnitedHealthcare At Home
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Job description

Full Time RN Opportunity

Explore opportunities with Decatur Morgan HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Registered Nurse in Home Health you will provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will also coordinate total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Competence
    • Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals
    • Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations
    • Provides required supervisory visits
  • Documentation and Care Delivery
    • Provides high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health care team members
    • Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely
    • Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per LHC policy
  • Quality
    • Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State guidelines with the physician, and submits accurate documentation
    • Communicates relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians
    • Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence
  • Teamwork
    • Takes direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and completes assigned tasks timely, including required learning
    • Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel and serves as a preceptor to other staff and students
    • Actively participates in survey/survey readiness activities and performance improvement plans, works to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implements processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes
    • Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs
    • Adheres to and participates in the agency's utilization management model
  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of Alabama
  • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
  • 1+ years of Home Health experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills

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