Registered Nurse RN Home Health

Empath Health • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health Registered Nurse to provide individualized care to patients in their homes in Lee County and the Fort Myers area, including Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach, and surrounding communities. The role involves at least 10 home health visits per week and participation in weekend and holiday on-call rotations.

Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support. The organization was recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026. This position offers flexible scheduling, manageable caseloads, interdisciplinary support, and the possibility that some roles may expand to full-time as the market grows. The role is part of a mission-driven team focused on compassionate, patient-centered care in patients’ homes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Active Florida RN license.
• Minimum of 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 strongly 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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads.
• Strong interdisciplinary support.
• Growth potential, with several roles potentially expanding to full-time as the market grows.
• Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree