Part-Time Registered Nurse – Home Care

Private Home Care | Grand Rapids, MI | 20 hours/week

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in a private home care setting, you’ll play a vital role in bringing exceptional care and comfort directly to patients’ homes. You’ll assess health needs in the home environment, administer medications and treatments in adherence to provider orders, and help patients and families feel confident managing care.

You’ll monitor patient progress, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and ensure each visit supports safety, independence, and dignity. Your compassion, attention to detail, and commitment to patient well-being will make a meaningful difference every day.

Position Details

• Status: Part-Time
• FTE: 0.5 (20 hours/week)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Private home setting at one location in Grand Rapids, MI

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $35–$38/hour (based on experience)

Benefits include:

• Direct access to a clinical provider for you, your spouse, and dependents 

• Discounted care through HealthBar’s healthcare network 

• Medical insurance (with HSA option) 

• Up to 4 weeks PTO 

• Unlimited unpaid time off 

• Biannual Profit Sharing 

• 401(k)  

• Short- and long-term disability & life insurance 

• Licensure and certification renewal support 

Essential Functions

• Assess patient health status in the home environment
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in adherence to provider orders
• Monitor vital signs and symptoms to track progress or identify complications
• Educate patients and families on managing conditions, medications, and safety at home
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers
• Document care provided and maintain accurate electronic health records (EHRs)
• Ensure safety and infection control standards are followed in the home setting
• Support patient independence, comfort, and dignity in alignment with care goals

Qualifications Required

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure

• Active and unrestricted State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required within 90 days of employment

Preferred Clinical Skills

• Experience with tracheostomy care
• Experience with PEG tube management

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to provide hands-on patient care in a home environment. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting patients with mobility.

Responsibilities may include lifting, positioning, and transferring patients between bed, chair, and other locations, as well as providing support during activities of daily living. Employees must use proper body mechanics and safety techniques at all times.

Additional requirements include:

• Ability to communicate verbally
• Fully functional vision (prescription lenses or contacts acceptable)
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office or clinical tools
• Reliable transportation for occasional travel (employee will not transport clients)

Changing business needs may require adjustments to physical requirements.