<p>This home health Registered Nurse opportunity is based in Winter Haven, Florida, serving patients in their homes across the surrounding community as part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum family of businesses. The role offers a compelling hourly pay range of $43.83–$65.74 with a per-visit pay option, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative clinical culture built around continuity of care. Clinicians who thrive in autonomous, patient-centered environments — and who want to make a direct, measurable impact on outcomes outside the hospital walls — will find this role particularly well-suited to their goals.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $43.83–$65.74 per hour (full-time basis); annual total cash target of $91,165–$136,747</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $52.60–$78.89 per visit — alternative compensation structure available</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — RN provides direct nursing care to patients in their place of residence as prescribed by the treating physician</li> <li>Responsible for initiating, developing, implementing, and revising individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the broader interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Completes comprehensive OASIS assessments, including medication reconciliation, accurately and within required timeframes</li> <li>Supervises home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses; assigns tasks and provides instruction in accordance with state and federal regulations</li> <li>Conducts initial and comprehensive nursing evaluation visits; determines home health eligibility and medical necessity; establishes primary focus of care within state guidelines</li> <li>Coordinates total plan of care across physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources to ensure continuity</li> <li>Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements; syncs documentation per organizational policy</li> <li>Communicates patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and clinician coordination to appropriate agency staff in a timely manner</li> <li>Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs</li> <li>Actively participates in survey readiness, performance improvement initiatives, and utilization management; works to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve patient safety</li> <li>Serves as a preceptor for new agency personnel, staff, and students</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of home health nursing experience required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation — field-based role requiring travel to patient homes</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across diverse patient populations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Strong independent practice skills; solid written and verbal communication and organizational abilities preferred</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Winter Haven is located in Polk County in central Florida, positioned between Tampa and Orlando — giving residents easy access to two major metros while enjoying a lower cost of living, a warm year-round climate, and a relaxed lakeside lifestyle. The city is known for its Chain of Lakes, water recreation, and a growing local economy, making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking Florida sunshine without the density and cost of the state's largest urban centers. Families benefit from a range of schooling options and proximity to world-class theme parks, beaches on both coasts, and a vibrant outdoor recreation scene.</p>