Start of Care (SOC) Nurse (Homosassa, FL)

Home Heart Florida • Homosassa, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Heart Florida is a pediatric home health agency supporting children with complex medical needs at home. The Start of Care (SOC) Nurse completes initial home evaluations for pediatric patients, establishes individualized care plans, and helps ensure a safe, high-quality home health experience. The nurse is an important point of contact for families at the start of their care journey. The role covers Citrus County in the Homosassa, Florida region and includes Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Recertification, and FHHA Supervisory visits. It is part time or per diem.

Requirements

• Active Florida RN license and BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of experience completing Start of Care visits in home health.
• Strong clinical documentation and EMR experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with willingness to travel to patient homes.
• Comfort working with medically complex pediatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish, especially for Miami-Dade and Broward.
• Experience with Statewise EMR.
• Pediatric home health or private duty nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Start of Care assessments in patients’ homes.
• Develop and initiate individualized care plans based on physician orders.
• Educate family caregivers about care needs, equipment such as vents, G-tubes, and pumps, medications, and safety.
• Complete thorough and accurate clinical documentation.
• Communicate findings and care plans to the clinical team and coordinating nurse.

Benefits

• Competitive per-visit compensation.
• Flexible schedule (per diem or part time).
• Opportunity to grow into full-time leadership roles.
• Opportunity to develop advanced pediatric home health assessment skills.
• Clinical mentorship and training to strengthen Start of Care documentation and care planning.
• A supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

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