What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN Home Health (PRN) position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care for patients in their homes throughout the Gainesville and Ocala area. The Schedule for the RN PRN is 5-10 visits per week and some weekend/holiday on-call rotations.
Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.
What You’ll Do
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments at required intervals
- Develop, initiate, and revise individualized plans of care as patient needs evolve
- Deliver skilled nursing services and treatments as outlined in the plan of care
- Counsel and educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care
What You’ll Need
- Graduate of an approved nursing program with an active Florida RN license
- Prefers BSN or MSN degree
- Requires home health RN experience.
- Prefers experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
- Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.