Home Health Registered Nurse — Shape a Growing Team

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support a new Home Health Team. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop care plans, and deliver skilled care in patients’ homes, coordinating with physicians and therapists.

You’ll monitor progress, adjust plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Active Florida RN license required.
• Current BLS or CPR certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience required.
• Previous home health, hospice, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized Plans of Care in accordance with physician orders.
• Deliver skilled nursing care and interventions based on patient needs and clinical condition.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease management, medications, safety, and self-care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in discharge planning, including patient/family education and follow-up care recommendations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete visit notes within required timeframes.
• Manage assigned caseload, assist with scheduling, and meet productivity expectations.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards, patient safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and cultural competence in all patient interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Professionalism

Confidentiality

EMR proficiency

Education

ASN/ADN or BSN in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support a new Home Health Team. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop care plans, and deliver skilled care in patients’ homes, coordinating with physicians and therapists.

You’ll monitor progress, adjust plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining safety and quality standards.