Home Health Registered Nurse
Sarasota, Florida
BayCare HomeCare Inc

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with skilled home care experience (private duty nursing experience only will not be accepted). The role involves providing skilled home health visits with a focus on cardiopulmonary assessment, wound care, IV skills, and care for high-risk diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, and stroke.

Typical duties include:

• Skilled home health visits (6-8 visits per day)
• Cardiopulmonary assessment
• Basic and advanced wound care (ABI compression dressing, wound vac dressing, Pleurx/Aseptdrain care)
• Foley catheter care and changes
• Staple/suture removal
• Use of glucometer, pro-time machine
• SQ/IM injections, lab draw venipuncture
• IV skills including PICC line or Midline care and dressing changes
• SQ port access/deaccess

Work hours and shifts vary based on 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 Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of home health nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in a home care and home health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Use of pro-time machine
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Florida
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car for home visits
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• Flu shot or declination with mandatory mask wearing at work

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing (Relias) prior to start
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification, etc.)—verify during onboarding

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (or as applicable)
• Annual TB questionnaire completion
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with boosters if titers are low/equivocal)
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 1 year including 7 years of residence/work/school history
• Education verification and foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Fingerprinting per Florida AHCA Level II requirements (must be cleared prior to start)
• Two professional references from the past 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Information

• Dress code: Any solid color scrubs
• Laptop, MiFi, and portable printers provided for documentation
• Documentation and scheduling systems used for visit tracking and timesheets
• Candidates must complete required online training modules prior to start
• Mask wearing required if flu vaccination is declined

This position is ideal for RNs with home health experience looking for a travel contract in Florida with a reputable home care program.