Registered Nurse Home Health Full Time (3233)

Brooks Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care planning and management for patients in the Gainesville and surrounding areas. This is a full-time, non-supervisory position where you will work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive home health nursing services.

Clinical Setting

You will provide direct nursing care to patients in their homes, managing complex patient situations and chronic conditions. You will work with patients, families, and caregivers to develop individualized care plans that promote wellness, independence, and optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and identify actual and potential nursing and clinical problems
• Initiate and establish 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
• Recognize and document subtle changes in patient condition and take appropriate nursing action
• Function independently and effectively in emergency situations
• Complete medication reconciliation at each visit, update the clinical team and physician of any changes, noncompliance, or side effects
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, evaluate patient response, and document appropriately
• Develop and document teaching and discharge plans addressing complex patient and family needs
• Design and implement nursing care based on scientific nursing theory and evidence-based practice guidelines
• Complete all OASIS documentation according to guidelines in a timely and effective manner
• Demonstrate therapeutic and professional communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Function as a patient advocate
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and case conferences
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission nurse background or experience

Schedule

• Full-time position
• On-call and weekend rotations required based on office needs

Location

4615 NW 53rd Ave Ste C, Gainesville, FL 32653

Benefits

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