Home Health Registered Nurse
Dunedin, Florida
BayCare HomeCare Inc

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Dunedin, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide skilled home care nursing (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance patients)
• Perform 6-8 home skilled visits per day
• 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 home health nursing experience (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
• Ability to manage high-risk diagnoses and post-op care
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car for home visits
• Must be COVID vaccinated or have an approved exemption
• Must have flu shot or declination; mask wearing mandatory at all times while at work

Certifications Required

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, etc.)—verify based on assignment specifics

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and state ID
• Background checks including nationwide and education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD)
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement
• COVID vaccination or approved exemption
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required
• Completion of BayCare Online Learning Center modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• Professional photo for badge
• Personal or auto insurance valid during assignment

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required)
• Color blind testing (Relias Color Blind Exam)
• Other competency exams as applicable to profession

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from within the past 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and approved

Work Environment

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub
• Laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printers provided
• Documentation via BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet system

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position focused on skilled home health care in Florida. The role requires at least 1 year of home health nursing experience with OASIS training, strong IV and wound care skills, and the ability to manage complex medical and post-op patients. Candidates must be able to self-schedule visits and meet all compliance, certification, and documentation requirements prior to starting.