VNA of the Treasure Coast·Vero Beach, Florida
The RN is responsible for providing skilled nursing care, conducting initial assessments, and developing plans of care for patients in their home setting. They also supervise home health aides and coordinate services with an interdisciplinary team.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Observes patient condition to monitor response to treatment. Counsels and teaches patient and significant others to accomplish goals. Conducts physical assessment and history to determine health problems and determines intervention required. Develops Plans of Care, conducts initial assessments, follows a care plan which addresses problems requiring intervention. Assesses patient and family for appropriateness of and acceptance for home care. Serves on agency committees as requested. Assists in orientation of new staff nurses. Provides supervision to Home Health Aides and prepares their assignments. Participates in community health projects. Maintains clinical records according to agency, State and Federal guidelines. Participates in QA activities as assigned. Understands medico-legal implications of records and recordings. Determines the focus of each patient visit. Refers to other resources within the agency and to appropriate other community agencies as needed. Recognizes families' abilities, limitations, and stresses, and helps them cope with their changing roles. Coordinates services of interdisciplinary team. Formulates appropriate discharge plans. May participate in agency in-service education programs. Assists with flow of communication from weekend staff to weekday staff. Works one summer and 1 winter holiday each year. Manages on-call duties as part of the primary care model to best serve clients. Participate and support the VNA Disaster Emergency Plans, including updating contact information for agency, manager and department. Inquire, and follow department disaster plan and support any contingency plan as needed. Participate in department debrief of incidents and help identify corrective actions if necessary.
Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida. Minimum of one year full-time experience in a Medicare home health environment. Must be proficient in OASIS. *This position requires screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending accounts Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Candidates must be a licensed RN in Florida with at least one year of full-time experience in a Medicare home health environment. Proficiency in OASIS is required.
Market context
Florida home health employers often look for RNs who can handle admissions, OASIS documentation, and Medicare home health workflows, especially for weekend coverage. This role is competitive because it requires an active Florida RN license, Medicare home health experience, and strong assessment and documentation skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your OASIS experience and weekend availability before applying.
