Registered Nurse RN - Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking a PRN Home Health RN to provide nursing services in Sarasota and Charlotte counties. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, and family education. Ideal candidates will have a Florida RN license and at least one year of direct patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with a current Florida RN license.
• Minimum one year of direct patient care experience.
• Home health RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including OASIS assessments.
• Initiate and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Counsel and educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Patient Education

Counseling

Education

RN License in Florida

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Job description

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health RN (Registered Nurse). The Home Health RN - Registered Nurse provides nursing services within the scope of practice in the respective state and in conformance with agency policies and procedures and the patient’s plan of care.

Locations: home health visits available in Sarasota and/or Charlotte counties

Schedule: PRN role. Most home health visits are available during the week. Weekend and on call rotation required.

The PRN Home Health RN:

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
• Initiate the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Provide nursing services and/or treatments indicated on plan of care.
• Counsel and educate the patient and family on disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and own a current Florida RN license.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Minimum one year experience providing direct patient care; previous experience as a home health RN preferred.

Suncoast Hospice, Empath Home Health, and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.

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