Our home health care agency is rapidly expanding and we are hiring a Home Health Nurse effective immediately in Hardee, Highlands and Manatee County. We work mostly with pediatric patients of all ages and backgrounds who require daily care in their homes. Most of our patients depend on the care they receive from our nurses and caregivers, so we hire the most compassionate and thoughtful talent. We are looking for nurses who are able to work 8-12 hours a day. We have availability from Sunday to Saturday. We find cases that fit your schedule to ensure the patients are assured of your complete care. If you enjoy working one-on-one with patients outside of a clinical setting, submit your resume.

• We are offering a $2000 signing bonus at this time! Apply to hear more!

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds, etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible and compassionate
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
• BSc or other diploma from a nursing program
• Valid nursing license

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Permanent, Per diem

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Retention bonus
• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x12
• Choose your own hours
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeland, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person