Brooks Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care planning and management for patients in the Jacksonville area and surrounding communities. This is a full-time, weekends-only position in home health care, following the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. This is a non-supervisory role that requires independent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex patient situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments and identify actual and potential nursing problems
- Develop individualized nursing plans of care within 24 hours, from admission through discharge planning
- Establish 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, documenting changes, noncompliance, and side effects
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered, evaluate patient response, and anticipate adverse reactions
- Complete all OASIS documentation according to guidelines in a timely and effective manner
- Implement nursing interventions based on scientific nursing theory and evidence-based practice guidelines
- Modify the plan of care in response to changes in patient needs
- Demonstrate therapeutic and professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Act as a patient advocate and participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Support orientation and preceptorship for new staff members
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and report hazards
- Participate in on-call rotations, weekend rotations, staff meetings, committees, and mandatory in-services
- Adhere to universal precautions, patient rights policies, and professional standards of rehabilitation nursing practice
Schedule
- Full-time, weekends only
- Participation in on-call and weekend rotations based on office needs
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
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Vacation and paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Employee discounts
- Clinical education and professional development programs
Location
6676 Corporate Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216