Home Health Registered Nurse - $5,000 Sign On Bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- BSN
- RN license
- Driver's license
Open in 3 locations
Optimal Care posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Michigan
3 openGrand Rapids, MI (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
- $75,000–$88,000/yr
Fowlerville, MI (opens on this page)
Posted 3mo ago
- $75,000–$88,000/yr
Lansing, MI (opens on this page)
Posted 4mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open home health nurse jobs in Michigan post a median of $60 an hour, the middle half $40.07–$60.63, across 12 jobs that state their pay. Home health nurses employed in Michigan earn a median of $45.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
About The Role
Practice nursing with the autonomy, time, and patient connection to make a meaningful impact every day. As a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) , you'll provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes, supporting recovery, chronic disease management, and overall health and independence.
You'll manage patients from start of care through discharge , conducting nursing assessments, developing individualized plans of care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and build lasting relationships with patients and families.
Location & Travel Requirements
- Primary Service Area: Southern Grand Rapids and surrounding communities
- Office: Grand Rapids
- Travel Requirements: This position requires daily travel throughout the assigned service area.
- Care Settings: Assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and patient homes.
- Transportation: Reliable personal transportation, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance are required
Schedule & Hours
- Full-Time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Weekend on-call rotation
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program: Associate Degree ASN or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing BSN.
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse .
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability and willingness to travel daily to provide home health nursing visits within the assigned service area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous home health nursing.
- OASIS certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Experience with patient education, chronic disease management, medication management, and care coordination.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Proficiency in OASIS documentation and care planning
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Comfort working in diverse home and facility environments
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilities
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor requirements
Skilled Nursing | Patient Care | Field Nursing | Weekdays | Day Shift | 1st Shift | Chronic Disease Management | Home Health RN | RN | Registered Nurse | Home Healthcare | Home Health Care
How We Care for You
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
- 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
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
Optimal C are 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.
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.
From Optimal Care's job posting for Grand Rapids, MI, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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