Start of Care (SOC) Nurse (Marion County, FL)
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 conducts initial home evaluations, establishes individualized care plans, and helps create a safe, high-quality home health experience for patients and families. The role covers Marion County, Florida, and includes Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Recertification, and FHHA Supervisory visits. The nurse is a key point of contact for families at the beginning of their care journey and works with the clinical team and coordinating nurse to support care delivery. This is a part-time or per-diem position with flexible scheduling. The role offers competitive per-visit compensation, clinical mentorship and training, opportunities to develop advanced pediatric home health assessment skills, and potential to grow into full-time leadership roles.
Requirements
- Active Florida RN license.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel to patient homes.
- Comfort working with medically complex pediatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish, particularly 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 assessment findings and care plans to the clinical team and coordinating nurse.
- Complete Resumption of Care, Recertification, and FHHA Supervisory visits in the covered region.
Benefits
- Competitive per-visit compensation.
- Flexible schedule.
- 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.
- Supportive team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
