Registered Nurse (RN) – Start of Care (SOC) Home Health – Per Diem- Punta Gorda

Matrix Home Care•Punta Gorda, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Home Care is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to perform Start of Care (SOC) visits in the Punta Gorda area. The role focuses on initiating home health care, completing comprehensive patient assessments, and ensuring accurate OASIS documentation. Nurses provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, often following discharge from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing facility. The nurse develops and monitors individualized care plans, delivers skilled nursing services, and provides case management for assigned patients. The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, overseeing other care providers, monitoring patient outcomes, and coordinating discharge when care goals are met. The nurse also maintains communication with patients, families, physicians, clinical managers, and office staff, and participates in team meetings and continuing education. This is a per-diem position with competitive per-visit rates, weekly direct deposit, and flexible scheduling. There may be an opportunity to transition to a full-time role with benefits. The position is subject to Florida background screening, including fingerprinting and eligibility review under Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Requirements

Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
Minimum 1 year of home health experience.
Strong experience with Start of Care (SOC) and OASIS documentation.
Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Must undergo background screening under Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and eligibility review before employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the KanTime EMR system.

Responsibilities

Perform Start of Care (SOC) visits and comprehensive patient assessments.
Develop, implement, and continuously monitor individualized patient care plans in collaboration with patients and their representatives.
Examine patients, document progress, and report changes to physicians.
Complete timely clinical documentation, including OASIS, evaluations, physician orders, and care coordination notes.
Deliver skilled nursing services and provide case management for assigned patients.
Educate patients about their plan of care, medications, therapies, diet, and exercise.
Coach and support family members on patient care, medication management, and home safety.
Coordinate care with physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams.
Oversee and collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, and home health aides providing patient care.
Monitor patient progress, outcomes, and changing needs, and adjust care plans accordingly.
Ensure care goals are met and coordinate appropriate discharge from services.
Liaise with community health resources, including DME providers, oxygen services, and infusion therapy providers.
Maintain ongoing communication with patients, families, physicians, clinical managers, and office staff.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and staff conferences.
Engage in continuous education and professional development opportunities.
Develop and follow work methods and procedures that support high-quality patient care.