Home Health Nurse Directory

National Home Health Nurse directory

Find a licensed home health nurse for skilled in-home care — wound care, IV therapy, post-surgical recovery, chronic-disease management, and end-of-life support.

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What is a Home Health Nurse?

A Home Health Nurse is an RN or LPN who delivers skilled nursing care in the patient's home, typically as part of a Medicare-certified home health agency or hospice provider.

Common services include wound care, IV antibiotics, medication management, post-surgical recovery, chronic-disease education, and coordination with the patient's physician and family caregivers.

Credentials

Home Health Nurse credentials & licensing

What it takes to practice as a home health nurse in the United States.

License

Active state RN or LPN/LVN license.

Experience

Most agencies require 1–2 years of acute-care experience; OASIS familiarity is valuable.

Certifications

BLS required; optional certifications in wound care (WOCN), hospice (CHPN), or home health (COS-C).

Compliance

Background check, TB screening, immunizations, and a current driver's license.

Where They Work

Common practice settings

Medicare-certified home health agenciesPrivate-duty nursing agenciesHospice providersPediatric home carePost-acute / SNF-at-home programs
FAQ

Home Health Nurse questions, answered

Is home health nursing covered by Medicare?+

Yes — when ordered by a physician for a homebound patient who needs skilled, intermittent care from a Medicare-certified agency.

What is the difference between home health and home care?+

Home health is skilled clinical care from licensed nurses and therapists; home care is non-medical assistance with daily living.

Can a home health nurse give IV antibiotics?+

Yes. IV therapy in the home is one of the most common skilled-nursing services covered by Medicare.

How do I find a home health nurse near me?+

Use the search above by city or state, or browse the home-health agency directory for verified providers in your area.

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