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

• Provide skilled home care nursing (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance patients).
• Perform 6-8 home skilled visits per day.
• Patient care includes cardiopulmonary assessment, wound care (basic, ABI compression dressing, wound vac dressing), Pleurx/Aseptdrain care, Foley catheter care and changes, 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.
• Provide post-operative care.
• Work hours vary based on HomeCare office needs, generally Monday-Friday with some weekend shifts; typical shifts are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of home health nursing experience, with experience within the last year required.
• OASIS training and experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current driver’s license and auto insurance active throughout assignment.
• Background checks including nationwide and state-level searches, education verification, and federal exclusions screening.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; must be current and resubmitted every 5 years.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD.
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test.
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required.
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required.
• Photo for badge with solid background, no filters or cropped images.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours).
• References: Two professional references from the past 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and approved.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score) required for RNs in specified units.
• Color blindness test required prior to start.
• Stroke education CEUs (8 total credits) including NIH Stroke Certification and Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) certification required for applicable units.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required if working in behavioral health or emergency room settings (not mandatory for this role).

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Use of laptop, MiFi internet access, and portable printers provided.
• Documentation completed via electronic systems specific to home care nursing.
• Dress code and tobacco policy compliance required.
• Must comply with facility privacy policies and complete all required affidavits and demographic forms.
• Candidates must be prepared for possible alternating weekend shifts and variable scheduling.

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