<p>This home health Registered Nurse opportunity is based in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving patients in their homes across the surrounding community as part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with a major health system. The role offers a dual compensation model — per-visit point pay plus an hourly rate — with a total cash target range that is competitive for the Tampa Bay market. Clinicians who thrive in autonomous, patient-centered environments and want to build meaningful longitudinal relationships with patients and families will find this role a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target compensation: $71,677 – $107,516 (based on full-time, 40 hours/week at full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly rate: $34.46 – $51.69/hr for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $41.35 – $62.03 per visit point, calculated by multiplying your rate by productivity points accrued per visit type</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</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides direct skilled nursing care to patients in their home environment, operating under physician-prescribed plans of care and in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations</li> <li>Conducts initial and comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, including full OASIS assessments and medication reconciliation, completed accurately and on time</li> <li>Develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the broader interdisciplinary care team</li> <li>Supervises home health aides and LPN/LVNs, assigns tasks per state and federal regulatory requirements, and provides required supervisory visits</li> <li>Coordinates care continuity by communicating with physicians, agency staff, patients, families, and community resources — including visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, and coding requests</li> <li>Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements; syncs documentation timely per agency policy</li> <li>Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs</li> <li>Actively engages in survey readiness, performance improvement initiatives, and utilization management to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve patient safety outcomes</li> <li>Serves as a preceptor for new agency personnel and students; assists with orientation of incoming staff</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation (personal vehicle or public transit)</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>One or more years of home health nursing experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a patient caseload with minimal direct supervision</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational and documentation abilities</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>St. Petersburg sits on Florida's Pinellas Peninsula, bordered by Tampa Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the west — offering year-round sunshine, award-winning beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene that consistently ranks it among the most livable mid-sized cities in the Southeast. The cost of living is moderate relative to other coastal Florida markets, and the area's strong school systems, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Tampa's international airport make it an attractive destination for clinicians relocating from across the country. Whether you are drawn to waterfront living, cultural amenities, or simply a warm climate with no state income tax, St. Petersburg delivers a quality of life that complements a rewarding home health career.</p>