Registered Nurse (RN) – Start of Care (SOC) Home Health – Per Diem- Coral Springs

Matrix Home Care • Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs area. The role involves 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. They provide skilled nursing and case management, develop and monitor individualized care plans, educate and support patients and families, and coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The role also includes overseeing and collaborating with LPNs, CNAs, and home health aides, monitoring patient outcomes, coordinating discharge when appropriate, and communicating with community health resources and care partners.

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.
• Subject to 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 assessments, and develop individualized care plans.
• Examine patients, complete clinical assessments, document progress, and report changes to physicians.
• Complete timely clinical documentation, including OASIS, evaluations, physician orders, and care coordination notes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor patient care plans in collaboration with patients and their representatives.
• 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, adjusting 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed