Registered Nurse Home Health Full Time (3232)

Brooks Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care planning and management for patients in the Leesburg and surrounding areas. This is a full-time, non-supervisory position working in home health settings, following the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Clinical Setting

You will work independently in patients' homes, serving individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and identify actual and potential nursing or clinical problems
• Initiate and establish comprehensive individualized nursing plans of care within 24 hours, reflecting admission through discharge planning
• Develop patient-centered goals in collaboration with clients, families, and the rehabilitation team that promote wellness, independence, and socialization
• Recognize and document subtle changes in patient condition, including complex situations, and take appropriate nursing action
• Function independently and effectively in emergency situations, acting as a resource to other healthcare team members
• Complete medication reconciliation at each skilled nursing visit and update the clinical team and physician of any changes, noncompliance, or side effects
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, evaluate patient response, anticipate adverse reactions, and document appropriately
• Complete all OASIS documentation according to guidelines in a timely and effective manner
• Demonstrate therapeutic and professional communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Act as a patient advocate and facilitate harmonious working relationships
• Initiate formal and informal patient care conferences as needed to coordinate care efforts and optimize outcomes
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team process at team conferences and case conferences
• Identify and intervene for peer, patient, and family education needs
• Support orientation for new staff members and ancillary personnel as a preceptor
• Maintain professional development and skills appropriate to practice and experience
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotations based on office needs
• Participate in all staff and team-based meetings and committees
• Complete all required mandatory in-services
• Adhere to universal precautions, patient rights policies, and attendance and conduct standards
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and identify and report hazards
• Participate in performance improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license from the State of Florida
• Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Responsibility for maintaining BLS certification and required continuing education and unit-specific credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission nurse background or experience

Location

110 E N Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation and paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employee discounts
• Clinical education and professional development programs