<p>This home health Registered Nurse opportunity is based in Orlando, Florida, with Mederi Caretenders Home Health, a post-acute care organization operating as part of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. The role centers on autonomous, patient-centered nursing practice delivered directly in patients' homes — coordinating full plans of care across a multidisciplinary team, completing OASIS assessments, and managing a caseload that spans the breadth of home health acuity. Compensation is structured as a hybrid per-visit and hourly model with a target annual range of $71,677–$107,516, making this a strong earnings opportunity for a productive, independent clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Target annual total cash compensation: $71,677–$107,516 (based on full-time, 40 hours/week at full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $34.46–$51.69/hr for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $41.35–$62.03 per visit point; per-visit earnings calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity stock purchase program)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in patients' homes across the Orlando, FL service area</li> <li>Caseload and weekly visit volume vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type; visits assigned according to patient and business need</li> <li>Full OASIS assessment responsibility, including comprehensive initial and re-evaluation visits, medication reconciliation, and eligibility/medical necessity determination</li> <li>Plan of care developed collaboratively with the ordering physician and revised as the patient's condition evolves; RN holds primary clinical accountability for care coordination</li> <li>Supervisory responsibility over home health aides and LPN/LVNs, including task assignment in compliance with state and federal regulations and required supervisory visits</li> <li>Documentation completed per policy and payer requirements with timely syncing per LHC Group policy; coding requests and OASIS data sets communicated to appropriate agency staff</li> <li>Participation in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs</li> <li>Active role in survey readiness, performance improvement initiatives, and utilization management; focus on reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and improving patient safety outcomes</li> <li>Preceptor and orientation responsibilities for new agency personnel and students</li> <li>Part of the broader LHC Group / Optum / UnitedHealth Group network — a nationally scaled post-acute care platform with significant organizational infrastructure and resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation (required — home-based practice requires independent 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 practice independently and manage a caseload with minimal direct supervision</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and solid organizational ability — essential for timely documentation, physician communication, and care coordination</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Orlando, Florida is one of the Southeast's most dynamic metros — offering year-round warm weather, no state income tax, and a cost of living that remains accessible relative to other major Florida markets. The city combines a robust cultural and dining scene with proximity to world-class recreation, including theme parks, Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches within an hour's drive, and extensive parks and waterways ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Orlando's strong healthcare infrastructure, highly rated school options, and continued economic growth make it an attractive long-term destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.</p>