Registered Nurse PRN Home Health

Pinnacle Home Care•Wesley Chapel, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is seeking Registered Nurses to deliver compassionate, patient-centered home health care. The nurse designs and implements individualized care plans, provides nursing care and assessments, monitors patients, and coordinates with colleagues, physicians, discharge planners, families, and community health resources. The role includes maintaining accurate clinical records and OASIS documentation, supporting patient and caregiver education, and following agency policies and quality improvement processes. The position involves visiting patients in their homes, including homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.

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 alignment with care plans, including comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments.
Monitor patients’ conditions and coordinate health promotion, prevention, and direct care.
Maintain detailed and 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.
Serve as a point of contact between patients and community health resources.
Work with physicians and discharge planners to provide health education to patients and caregivers.
Confirm daily visit schedules to coordinate with other staff.
Understand and participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program as required.
Follow the agency’s process for managing customer complaints.
Uphold patient rights in accordance with agency service agreements and admission policies.
Follow agency policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.