Registered Nurse (RN) – Start of Care (SOC) Home Health -Per Diem - Miami Beach
About The Position
Matrix Home Care is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to perform Start of Care (SOC) visits in the Miami Beach area. The role focuses on initiating home health care, conducting comprehensive patient assessments, and completing 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. The RN develops and monitors individualized care plans, delivers skilled nursing services, and manages assigned cases. The position also involves educating patients and families, coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with and overseeing other care providers, tracking patient outcomes, and coordinating discharge from services. Nurses maintain timely clinical records and ongoing communication with patients, families, physicians, clinical managers, and office staff.
Requirements
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- At least 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform Start of Care (SOC) visits and comprehensive clinical assessments.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized patient care plans in collaboration with patients and their representatives.
- 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 care plans, 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 as appropriate.
- Ensure care goals are met and coordinate appropriate discharge from services.
- Connect patients 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.
- 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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