What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Home Health Care position at Indian River Home Care?
Registered Nurse Home Health Care - Full-Time
Are you looking to turn the tide in healthcare in our community? Make a change to join Indian River Home Cares team of dedicated professionals.
Established with a commitment to all-encompassing, Medicare-certified care,Indian River Home Careis a concierge-style home health care agency seeking a full-time registered nurse to support our patients in Indian River County.
As a full-time registered nurse for Indian River Home Care you are given matchless support to determine the corporal needs of our patients based on your expertise, while our motivated and dedicated philosophy empowers you to work autonomously. We are a close-knit team of clinicians who provide services according to our patients' needs and goals.
This full-time position includes a one weekend per month commitment.
Your Qualifications should include:
- Valid Registered Nurse license and CPR license
- 1 year of Home Health experience required
- Experience with EMR software/Home Care
- Flexible mentality
- Patient-focused attitude
Pay Structure:
- $42.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supplies, including tablet
- Clinical equipment and PPE
- Training and shadowing opportunities
- Spot prizes and bonuses
- Hone your skills with a boutique agency with like-minded healthcare professionals.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, including medication administration, wound management, and vital signs monitoring.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans aligned with physician orders and patient needs.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication usage, and health maintenance strategies.
- Coordinate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Document all patient interactions accurately using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Perform specialized procedures such as IV insertion, catheter care, ostomy management, and sterile dressing changes following aseptic techniques.
- Monitor for signs of acute pain or deterioration and respond promptly with appropriate interventions or triage protocols.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in the state of practice with current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
- Proven experience in home health care or related settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities.
- Strong clinical skills including wound care (sutures), IV infusion therapy, medication administration (including injections), and infection control practices.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner; experience with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9) is a plus.
- Knowledge of diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
- Critical care experience such as ICU or emergency room background is highly desirable; experience in trauma centers or post-acute care settings is beneficial.
- Ability to perform comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations; proficiency in laboratory specimen collection and processing preferred.
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration; compassionate approach to patient-centered care. Join us in providing exceptional home health services that empower patients to live healthier lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in community healthcare.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Vero Beach, FL 32960 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Screening Requirements:This position requires a background screening though AHCA. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Salary : $42 - $44