Position Summary
Acadian Health is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide hospital-level acute care in patients' homes as part of our innovative Hospital-at-Home program. In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise, technology, and collaboration with a virtual care team to deliver high-quality care outside of a traditional hospital setting. You'll serve as a critical link between patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams while helping improve outcomes and reduce hospital stays.
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Who Will Be Successful in This Role?
The ideal candidate is an experienced acute care nurse who enjoys working autonomously, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing high-quality care outside of a traditional hospital setting. Nurses with Med/Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Hospital-at-Home experience are especially encouraged to apply.
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This position requires an active RN license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and a minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience (Med/Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care, or Emergency Department). Candidates without recent bedside acute care experience will not be considered.
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Schedule:Â Variable
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Position Type:Â Full-time
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Pay:Â $42-45/hr.
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Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
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Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Please apply only if you meet the following requirements:
- Active, unrestricted RN license in good standing
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care nursing experience in:
- Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg), and/or
- Telemetry, Progressive Care, Critical Care, or Emergency Department settings
- Experience managing complex patient conditions independently
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience using electronic health records (EHR)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Comfortable providing care in patients' homes and working independently in the field
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Emergency Department, Critical Care, EMS, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, or Hospital-at-Home experience
- Experience as a preceptor, educator, or mentor
- Experience with virtual care platforms or remote patient monitoring
- Community Paramedicine knowledge or certification
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Key Responsibilities
In-Home Acute Patient Care
- Deliver hospital-level nursing care in patients' homes for conditions such as heart failure, pneumonia, infections, and post-surgical recovery
- Perform clinical assessments, treatments, medication administration, and patient monitoring
- Identify changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately
Care Coordination
- Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, case managers, and virtual care teams
- Serve as the in-home extension of the command center care team
- Communicate patient updates and clinical findings in real time
Patient & Family Education
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and recovery expectations
- Reinforce care plans and support patient engagement
- Help patients recognize when additional medical attention may be needed
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record
- Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Emergency & Rapid Response Support
- Respond to urgent patient care situations in the home setting
- Deliver appropriate interventions under established protocols and physician guidance
- Support patient safety and continuity of care
Program & Team Support
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
- Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members as needed
- Represent Acadian Health professionally with patients, families, and healthcare partners
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Skills & Attributes
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Ability to work independently in a home-based care environment
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Adaptability and comfort with technology
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare model
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Why Join Acadian Health?
Acadian Health is transforming healthcare by bringing hospital-level care directly into patients' homes. Backed by more than 50 years of mobile healthcare experience, we partner with leading healthcare organizations to deliver innovative, patient-centered care beyond traditional hospital settings.
As an employee-owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you'll have the opportunity to share in the company's success while helping redefine the future of healthcare delivery.
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