Registered Nurse; Home Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 8-Hour Shifts

Productivity Expectation: 30 Points Per Week

On-Call/Weekend Requirement: Yes

Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits

Coverage Area: FKH Service Area

Pay: $50/hourly

Benefits:
Vision, Dental, Medical, 401k

Mederi Caretenders FKH Kissimmee is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled home health services within the assigned coverage territory. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, conducting clinical assessments, coordinating care plans, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and agency standards.

This position is ideal for a nurse who thrives in an autonomous environment, possesses strong clinical judgment, and has experience managing home health patients while maintaining accurate documentation within Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments in the home setting.
• Perform and manage:
  • Start of Care (SOC) visits
  • Resumption of Care (ROC) visits
  • RN01 visits
  • RN10 visits
  • RN11 visits
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Assess patient health status and identify changes requiring intervention.
• Administer skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders and agency protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, and self-care management.

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate providers.
• Coordinate services to ensure continuity of care and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain detailed patient records using Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency requirements.
• Follow all state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

• Efficiently manage daily schedules, travel routes, and assigned patient caseloads.
• Meet established productivity expectations while maintaining quality standards.
• Attend required staff meetings, educational programs, and in-service training.
• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and competencies.

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Previous Home Health experience required.
• Experience utilizing Homecare Homebase (HCHB) required.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a patient caseload.

• Extensive experience with:
  • Start of Care (SOC)
  • Resumption of Care (ROC)
  • Medicare home health documentation
  • Care plan development and management
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• OASIS experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage productivity goals while maintaining quality patient outcomes.

• Advanced proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Exceptional documentation accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient visits effectively.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and positive outcomes.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced home health environment.
• Experience reducing rehospitalizations through early intervention and patient education.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.