Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health

Elite Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in the home setting. This weekend position involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans, coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and ensuring compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and agency policies.

You will work independently in patient homes within an assigned territory, managing varying environmental conditions and patient populations. The role includes supervision of licensed and unlicensed clinical staff as applicable, and participation in the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments, including start of care, recertification, and reassessment visits
• Complete OASIS assessments as required by Medicare regulations
• Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans based on patient response and clinical changes
• Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders and care plans
• Ensure physician orders are appropriate and consistent with the patient's clinical condition, communicating discrepancies as needed
• Monitor patient condition and identify changes in physical, emotional, or functional status
• Communicate significant changes promptly to the physician and care team
• Implement appropriate interventions within scope of practice
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR system that supports medical necessity and compliance requirements
• Provide direction and supervision to LPNs and CNAs as applicable
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination
• Support clinical education and guidance for field staff

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN)
• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to pass background screening and all compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health, hospice, or acute care experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned territory
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed
• Ability to perform physical and clinical assessments in home environments
• Ability to use electronic documentation systems
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically
• Work is performed in patient homes with varying environmental conditions, including exposure to pets, smoke, infectious diseases, and weather-related travel conditions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Referral program with compensation for successful referrals
• Supportive leadership and strong clinical and operational support teams
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing organization