Registered Nurse Home Health

Pinnacle Home Care•Clearwater, FL

23d

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is seeking Registered Nurses to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in patients’ homes. The role focuses on developing and implementing individualized care plans, delivering nursing care and assessments, monitoring patient conditions, and coordinating with clinicians, physicians, discharge planners, patients, caregivers, and community health resources. Nurses also maintain accurate clinical documentation, support quality and complaint-management processes, uphold patient rights, and follow agency discharge policies.

Requirements

Current state-specific RN license.
Valid BLS certification.
At least one year of experience in home health or a healthcare facility.
Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
Solid understanding of professional nursing principles and home health documentation.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally lift or turn patients.

Responsibilities

Design and implement patient-specific care plans to support recovery and improve overall health.
Provide nursing care in accordance with each patient’s care plan, including comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments.
Monitor patient conditions and coordinate health promotion, prevention, and direct care.
Maintain accurate clinical records, including required OASIS documentation.
Communicate with clinical managers and colleagues to support high-quality care.
Train and support patients and their families or caregivers.
Connect patients with community health resources.
Work with physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and caregivers.
Confirm daily visit schedules and coordinate with other staff.
Understand and participate as required in the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Follow the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
Uphold patient rights in accordance with agency service agreements and admission policies.
Follow agency policies regarding patient discharge and reasons for discharge.