Home Health RN
Sarasota, FL
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Provide skilled home care (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance)
• Perform 6-8 home skilled visits per day
• Patient care includes cardiopulmonary assessment, wound care (basic wound care, ABI compression dressing, wound vac dressing), Pleurx/Aseptdrain care, foley catheter care, staple/suture removal, glucometer use, pro-time machine use, SQ/IM injections, lab draw venipuncture, IV skills, PICC line or Midline care and dressing changes, SQ port access/deaccess
• Manage general medical diagnoses and high-risk diagnoses such as heart failure (HF), COPD, myocardial infarction (MI), pneumonia, and stroke
• Post-operative care
• Work hours vary based on HomeCare office needs, including:

  • Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday shifts
  • Alternating weekend shifts
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in home health nursing (skilled home care experience required; private duty nursing experience only is NOT accepted)
• Experience with OASIS training and documentation
• IV skills and wound care expertise
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable car for home visits
• COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption form on file
• Flu shot required or declination on file; mandatory mask wearing at all times while at work

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (check unit description)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, mRS Stroke Certification)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) may be required for behavioral health or ER units
• State RN license with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Stroke education CEUs (8 total) including Management of the Patient with Stroke via CE Direct (Relias)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score) for certain units

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (must remain current during assignment)
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education was completed outside the USA or Puerto Rico
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (or within 1 year if prior positive PPD)
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days (instant tests not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required
• Photo for badge (professional, clear, solid background)
• Completion of BayCare Online Learning Center modules prior to start (4-8 hours)
• References: 2 from within the past 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub
• Laptop, MiFi, and portable printers provided for documentation
• Documentation systems used: BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, Ace Timesheet
• Candidates must be able to self-schedule visits and hours based on office needs

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with home health experience looking for a travel contract in Florida with a reputable healthcare system.