<p>Munroe Regional HomeCare in Ocala, Florida — part of the LHC Group / Optum family — is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse to deliver skilled home health nursing services across a defined patient caseload. This is a field-based clinical role with genuine autonomy, a dual compensation model that rewards productivity, and the infrastructure of a nationally scaled post-acute organization behind every visit. The position is well-suited to an RN who thrives working independently, values meaningful patient relationships, and wants a clear path to performance-based earnings growth.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target: <strong>$67,905 – $101,857</strong>, assuming full-time (40 hrs/week) at full productivity</li> <li>Dual pay structure: per-visit-point rate of <strong>$32.65 – $48.97</strong> for patient visits; hourly rate of <strong>$39.18 – $58.76</strong> for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Per-visit earnings calculated by multiplying the per-visit-point rate by productivity points accrued — points are assigned per visit type and encompass both direct and indirect patient care activities</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and equity stock purchase program (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Recognition programs tied to clinical performance</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Field-based home health nursing: all care delivered in patients' homes across the Ocala, FL service area</li> <li>Caseload and visit assignments driven by patient need and business volume; weekly visit count varies based on individual productivity targets and point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Initiates, develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care in direct collaboration with ordering physicians and the broader interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Performs comprehensive OASIS assessments — including medication reconciliation — accurately and within required timeframes</li> <li>Conducts initial and comprehensive nursing evaluation visits; determines home health eligibility and medical necessity; establishes primary focus of care within Florida state guidelines</li> <li>Supervises home health aides and LPN/LVNs; assigns tasks and provides instruction in accordance with state and federal regulations; completes required supervisory visits</li> <li>Coordinates the total plan of care with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources to maintain continuity</li> <li>Communicates OASIS data sets, coding requests, visit schedules, and patient care issues to clinical and administrative staff in a timely manner</li> <li>Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs</li> <li>Actively engaged in survey readiness, performance improvement initiatives, and utilization management — with a focus on reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient safety outcomes</li> <li>Serves as preceptor for new agency personnel and students; supports orientation of incoming staff</li> <li>Documents all patient visits per policy and payer requirements; syncs documentation per LHC Group policy</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Current driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle or public transportation (required for field-based travel)</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (preferred)</li> <li>One or more years of home health nursing experience (preferred)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a field-based caseload without direct on-site supervision</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational and documentation discipline</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida — roughly equidistant between Orlando and Gainesville — and is known as the "Horse Capital of the World," with hundreds of thoroughbred farms, extensive trail systems, and the natural springs of the Ocala National Forest nearby. The region offers a lower cost of living than Florida's coastal metros, a warm climate year-round, and easy access to both Gulf and Atlantic beaches within a two-hour drive. For clinicians seeking a stable, community-rooted lifestyle with outdoor recreation and genuine affordability, Ocala is a compelling base.</p>