Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightStar Care in Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide in-home nursing care, assess patients, and build care plans while coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a FL RN license, at least 1 year of nursing experience (home health preferred). BSN preferred. Travel within service area is required; strong documentation and adherence to regulations are essential. BrightStar Care offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience; home health or community-based care preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes per Florida Nurse Practice Act and physician orders.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized Plans of Care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately per regulations.
• Monitor patient conditions and coordinate with physicians and care team.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans.
• Assist DON with staff oversight, education, and quality assurance.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and participate in professional development.

Job description

Join the BrightStar Team as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Shine! If you're passionate about caring for others, we'd love to welcome you to our team! As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in their homes while building meaningful relationships and making a positive impact every day. In this role, you'll assess patient needs, develop personalized Plans of Care, monitor progress, and help ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes. You'll work closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, communicate changes in condition, and support each patient's unique journey. We're looking for nurses who thrive in a collaborative environment, value exceptional care, and enjoy making a difference. You'll also have opportunities to provide guidance and support to fellow team members as needed. Join us and help bring comfort, healing, and quality care directly to patients where they feel most at home.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes in accordance with Florida's Nurse Practice Act, physician orders, agency policies, and accepted standards of professional nursing practice.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop, implement, and revise individualized Plans of Care, provide skilled nursing interventions, and monitor patient progress through ongoing reassessments.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and clinical summaries accurately and in compliance with agency, state, federal, accreditation, and payer requirements.
• Monitor patient conditions, communicate significant changes to physicians, the Director of Nursing (DON), and the interdisciplinary care team, and collaborate to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and available healthcare resources to promote independence and improved health outcomes.
• Assist the DON with clinical oversight by supporting staff competency evaluations, supervision, education, mentorship, quality assurance, performance improvement, audits, and case reviews.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, agency policies, and professional standards; participate in ongoing professional development; foster positive relationships with patients, families, referral partners, and healthcare providers; and perform other duties as assigned to support exceptional patient care and agency operations.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Experience

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; home health or community-based nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Case management experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation, as needed.
• Working knowledge of home health regulations and compliance requirements, including applicable state and federal regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, and agency policies.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems, or the ability to quickly learn new technology.

Working Conditions

• Travel within the assigned service area is required to provide patient care, attend meetings, and complete required training.
• Provide care in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living communities, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Work independently in diverse home and community environments while adapting to changing patient needs.
• Respond to urgent or emergency patient situations as needed.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Required PPE and infection prevention protocols must be followed.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and other physical activities are required to safely provide patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Experience

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; home health or community-based nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Case management experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation, as needed.
• Working knowledge of home health regulations and compliance requirements, including applicable state and federal regulations, OSHA, HIPAA, and agency policies.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems, or the ability to quickly learn new technology.

Working Conditions

• Travel within the assigned service area is required to provide patient care, attend meetings, and complete required training.
• Provide care in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living communities, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Work independently in diverse home and community environments while adapting to changing patient needs.
• Respond to urgent or emergency patient situations as needed.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Required PPE and infection prevention protocols must be followed.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and other physical activities are required to safely provide patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. BrightStar Care participates in E-Verify.

Disability Accommodation

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance at any stage of the application or interview process may email [e-mail]. All prospective employees must comply with Florida AHCA background screening requirements. Educational information regarding the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse can be found at: https://info.clearinghouse.com

Clearing House Notice

All prospective employees must comply with Florida AHCA background screening requirements. Educational information regarding the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse can be found at: https://info.clearinghouse.com (Opens in a new window)