Registered Nurse (RN) – Start of Care (SOC) Home Health – Per Diem- Punta Gorda
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 initiates patient care, completes comprehensive assessments, and ensures accurate OASIS documentation for home health patients. Nurses provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, often following discharge from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing facility. They deliver skilled nursing services and case management, develop and monitor individualized care plans, coordinate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, and support safe, high-quality care in patients’ homes.
Requirements
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of 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.
- Subject to Florida background screening under Chapter 435, 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.
- 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.
- Serve as a liaison 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 continuing education and professional development.
- Develop and follow work methods and procedures that support high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive per-visit rates for SOC and routine visits.
- Weekly pay via direct deposit.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time role with benefits.
- Supportive team environment and career growth opportunities.
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