Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services.
Posted Oct 7 · 1 year of experience
Shift and hours
Flexible schedule Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Unit and setting
Home Health Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.patients of all ages
License
RN license Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states.State RN license in applicable states
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse - RN - Home Health - Full TimeFull Time
Do you qualify?
License
State RN license in applicable statesCurrent State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states.
Certification
CPRCurrent CPR.
Education
accredited Registered Nursing ProgramCompletion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Experience
one year RN experience in a clinical care settingOne (1) year experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
Also asks
nursing skills defined by accepted standards of practiceNursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Also asks
interpersonal skills and effective communicationExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Also asks
decision making skillsDemonstrates proven decision making skills.
Also asks
Hepatitis profile if required to make visitsIf required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
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read, write and comprehend EnglishMust read, write and comprehend English.
Also asks
current driver's license in good standing
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reliable transportation and auto liability insuranceReliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Also asks
meet mandatory continuing education requirementsMeet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
Preferred
Education
BSNPreferred, BSN.
Experience
home health experiencePreferred, Home health experience.
develop and revise plan of care and plan for discharge
Day to day
communication and participation in case conferences
Day to day
apply infection control and universal precautionsApply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA).
Day to day
coordinate services and notify physician of condition changesCoordinate services and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
Day to day
monitor cases for third-party payer complianceMonitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
Day to day
complete timely documentationComplete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
Day to day
supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to other nursing personnel
Day to day
supervision of LVN/LPNs and CNAsLVN/LPNs and CNAs.
Day to day
perform on-call responsibilitiesPerform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and their families as assigned.
Day to day
participate in in-service programsDemonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
Charting
Nestmed AI ScribeNestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring!
On call
on-call responsibilities as assigned
On call
PRN emergency callSome exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Travel
travel locally to patient homesAbility to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Details
works in patient's home in various conditionsWorks in patient’s home in various conditions.
Details
lift/transfer up to 50 lbsThe ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services.
Why Work With Us?
Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring!
Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance
Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities
Continuing education & recognition programs
Supportive, family-like team culture
Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us!
General
Summary
Administer nursing care for clients in their residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring agency.
Patient Population
Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.
Essential Functions
Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health clients. Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including OASIS.
Regularly reevaluate the client’s nursing needs and evaluate the outcomes of care. Assist clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse.
Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care (POC) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Plans for discharge of the client from services.
Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conferences.
Apply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA).
Coordinate services and inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the client’s condition and needs.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to other nursing personnel (ex. LVN/LPN, HHA, CNA, etc).
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to clients and their families as assigned.
Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
Supervision
LVN/LPNs and CNAs.
Requirements
Experience
One (1) year experience as an RN in a clinical care setting.
Preferred, Home health experience.
Skills
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates proven decision making skills.
If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
Must read, write and comprehend English.
Education
Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
Preferred, BSN.
Licensure/
Certification
Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current State professional license as an RN in any/all applicable states.
Current CPR.
On-going employment as an RN requires maintenance of a valid RN license in the state which the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these both before they expire in order to continue employment.
Physical
Requirements
Prolonged standing/walking required.
The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Environmental/Working Conditions
Works in patient’s home in various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Neighborhoods+Young professionals often land in walkable Flagler Village or historic Sailboat Bend on the New River; Wilton Manors and Oakland Park sit just north with a mixed urban-suburban feel. Family-oriented nurses typically look west to Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Coral Springs, Parkland, Cooper City, and Pembroke Pines for larger homes and stronger school reputations. East-side options named by locals include Hollywood and Pompano Beach (Boynton Beach farther north); Tamarac is the farther-west, more affordable alternative. Inland Melrose Park is single-family homes with yards on a spoke-and-wheel street grid, about 5 miles from downtown and the beach and described as roughly 10 minutes from a hospital, the interstate, and the airport.
Young professionals often land in walkable Flagler Village or historic Sailboat Bend on the New River; Wilton Manors and Oakland Park sit just north with a mixed urban-suburban feel. Family-oriented nurses typically look west to Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Coral Springs, Parkland, Cooper City, and Pembroke Pines for larger homes and stronger school reputations.
East-side options named by locals include Hollywood and Pompano Beach (Boynton Beach farther north); Tamarac is the farther-west, more affordable alternative. Inland Melrose Park is single-family homes with yards on a spoke-and-wheel street grid, about 5 miles from downtown and the beach and described as roughly 10 minutes from a hospital, the interstate, and the airport.
Getting around+High-rise growth is crowding streets; relocators and a three-year resident both treat traffic jams and congestion as a daily given, with city commissioners promising improvements. Broward County Transit is Florida’s second-largest system—fixed-route and express buses plus community shuttles to more than 1,600 stops. Other options: Sun Trolley’s seven routes (most free; flag one down like a cab), Tri-Rail’s 72-mile commuter line through 18 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Brightline to Miami and West Palm Beach (Orlando planned), and Broward BCycle (16 stations inside city limits). Melrose Park is about 10 minutes from a hospital, the interstate, and the airport, but you still need a car for most errands there; Las Olas parking is limited (garages or rideshare) and Fort Lauderdale Beach lots fill early at peak times.
High-rise growth is crowding streets; relocators and a three-year resident both treat traffic jams and congestion as a daily given, with city commissioners promising improvements. Broward County Transit is Florida’s second-largest system—fixed-route and express buses plus community shuttles to more than 1,600 stops.
Other options: Sun Trolley’s seven routes (most free; flag one down like a cab), Tri-Rail’s 72-mile commuter line through 18 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Brightline to Miami and West Palm Beach (Orlando planned), and Broward BCycle (16 stations inside city limits). Melrose Park is about 10 minutes from a hospital, the interstate, and the airport, but you still need a car for most errands there; Las Olas parking is limited (garages or rideshare) and Fort Lauderdale Beach lots fill early at peak times.
Outdoors+Fort Lauderdale Beach has a palm-lined promenade for bikes and rollerblades with lifeguards on duty; quieter Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers patch-reef snorkeling at high tide, with jet-ski, paddleboard, and parasail rentals concentrated along A1A. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has kayaking on freshwater lagoons, hammock trails, bike rental, and picnic spots; Secret Woods Nature Center and Anne Kolb Nature Center add mangrove boardwalks and an observation tower. The Intracoastal and hundreds of miles of mostly man-made canals—the “Venice of America,” with more than 42,000 registered yachts—support water taxis, DIY boat rentals, and New River cruises. Day trips reach Flamingo Gardens and Everglades airboat tours.
Fort Lauderdale Beach has a palm-lined promenade for bikes and rollerblades with lifeguards on duty; quieter Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers patch-reef snorkeling at high tide, with jet-ski, paddleboard, and parasail rentals concentrated along A1A. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has kayaking on freshwater lagoons, hammock trails, bike rental, and picnic spots; Secret Woods Nature Center and Anne Kolb Nature Center add mangrove boardwalks and an observation tower. The Intracoastal and hundreds of miles of mostly man-made canals—the “Venice of America,” with more than 42,000 registered yachts—support water taxis, DIY boat rentals, and New River cruises.
Day trips reach Flamingo Gardens and Everglades airboat tours.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is the “Venice of America”: more than 42,000 registered yachts, a hop-on water taxi, and beach-plus-downtown living that locals contrast with Miami’s chaos. Walkable Flagler Village, historic Sailboat Bend, Wilton Manors, and Oakland Park draw younger professionals; Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Coral Springs, and Cooper City are the family-and-schools suburbs. Melrose Park still offers single-family yards around a $440K median, about 10 minutes from a hospital, the interstate, and FLL. Expect a citywide single-family median near $617K, living costs about 14% above the U.S. average, and insurance that can dwarf the mortgage surprise. BCT, Sun Trolley, Tri-Rail, and Brightline help, but traffic and a car remain the default. Off-shift life runs through Las Olas, Cafe Bastille, Shooters Waterfront, MICHELIN-recognized MAASS, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and Everglades airboats—traded against hurricane season and seasonal congestion.
