Registered Nurse RN Home Health

Empath Health•Palm Harbor, FL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide individualized care to patients in their homes in Pinellas County, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Gulfport, and surrounding areas. The role delivers skilled nursing and treatments as part of patient-specific plans of care, supporting recovery and independence at home. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and educates patients and families about health conditions, self-care, and prevention. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with required weekend and holiday on-call rotations. Empath Health describes its home health service as providing skilled nursing and therapy, alongside personal care support, as part of a connected continuum of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Active Florida RN license.
At least 1 year of direct patient care experience.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN degree preferred.
Prior home health RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations.