What are the responsibilities and job description for the Start of Care (SOC) Nurse (Gainesville, FL) position at Home Heart Florida?
REGION DETAILS
Region: Gainesville
Counties Covered: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, Union
Visit Types: Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Recertification, FHHA Supervisory Visits
Language Preferred: [English / Spanish / Creole]
License Required: RN
Start of Care (SOC) Nurse — Pediatric Home Health
Schedule: Part Time / Per Diem
About Home Heart Florida
We're a pediatric home health agency helping children with complex medical needs thrive at home. We're a close-knit, mission-driven team that values kindness, follow-through, and putting families first.
The Role
As our SOC Nurse, you'll complete initial home evaluations for pediatric patients, establish care plans, and set the tone for a safe, high-quality home health experience. You'll be a key touchpoint for families at the most important stage of their care journey.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive start of care assessments in the home setting
- Develop and initiate individualized care plans based on physician orders
- Educate family caregivers on care needs, equipment (vents, g-tubes, pumps), medications, and safety
- Complete thorough, accurate clinical documentation
- Communicate findings and care plans to the clinical team and coordinating nurse
Core Requirements — please only apply if you meet all of the following:
- Active Florida RN license BLS certification
- 1 year of experience completing Start of Care visits in home health
- Strong clinical documentation and EMR experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with willingness to travel to patient homes
- Comfort working with medically complex pediatric patients
Preferred
- Bilingual English / Spanish (especially for Miami-Dade and Broward)
- Experience with Statewise EMR
- Pediatric home health or private duty nursing experience
Why Nurses Like Working With Us
- Competitive per-visit compensation
- Flexible schedule (per diem or part time)
- Opportunity to grow into full-time leadership roles
- Opportunity to develop advanced pediatric home health assessment skills
- Clinical mentorship and training to strengthen SOC documentation and care planning
- A team that genuinely supports each other — and keeps cafecito stocked
Help us give kids the best possible start to their care at home. Apply today.
Apply using the form on this page or send your resume to:
careers@homeheartfl.com
Home Heart Florida — Caring for little hearts, one family at a time.
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Salary : $58,661 - $103,922