Per Diem Registered Nurse In Home Care

FirstLight Home Care of Volusia; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

A local home health care service in DeLand, Florida, is seeking a Per Diem Home Care Nurse. This role involves conducting in-home assessments, developing care plans, and providing patient education. The ideal candidate will have an active RN license and at least one year of nursing experience, with a preference for home health or hospice. The position offers flexible scheduling with the potential for weekend and holiday shifts, ensuring a high level of patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of nursing experience, preferably in home health or hospice.
• Experience with geriatric or chronically ill populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home patient assessments and skilled nursing visits.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Educate clients on disease management and provide caregiver training.
• Document visits accurately in the required system.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the office.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Active RN license

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Pay: $50.00 - $100.00 per hour

Job Description

Per Diem Home Care Nurse

Position Summary

The Per Diem Home Care Nurse provides assessments, care plan, recommendations, revaluations to clients in their homes on an as-needed basis. This role supports flexible scheduling and fluctuating caseload needs by delivering patient-centered care, clinical assessments, and documentation in accordance with home health regulations and agency standards.

Reporting to: Operations Manager, Crystal Amidon

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home patient assessments and skilled nursing visits
• Develop and update individualized plan of care based on clinical findings
• Educate clients and caregivers on disease management, treatments, home safety, and preventative care as well as provide caregiver trainings
• Document visits accurately and promptly in the EMR or required system
• Communicate changes in patient condition or your clinical recommendation to the office
• Coordinate with office administrative staff
• Ensure safe, sanitary, and compliant in-home care assessment
• Respond to urgent staffing needs, new admissions, and same-day visit requests as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state specific)
• Current BLS/CPR
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (home health/hospice preferred)
• Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
• Strong clinical assessment & critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in the field

Preferred Experience

• Prior home care or home health experience
• Wound care certification or experience
• Experience with geriatric or chronically ill populations

Schedule

Per diem (as needed)
Flexible availability; hours vary by client/census demand
Weekend or holiday availability may be requested

Physical Requirements

Ability to drive between patient homes
Extended standing, walking, bending

Work Location

In person

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.