<p>A full-time Registered Nurse opportunity in home health is open in Lynn Haven, Florida, serving patients across the surrounding Bay County region under the umbrella of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with Optum. This is a field-based clinical role with a dual compensation structure — per-visit productivity pay plus an hourly rate for non-visit activities — that rewards high performers with total cash compensation well above standard hospital-floor RN wages. Clinicians who thrive independently, value meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, and want to own their caseload will find this role a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay of $67,905 – $101,857 (based on full-time, 40-hour week at full productivity)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate of $32.65 – $48.97; hourly rate of $39.18 – $58.76 for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</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 within a large national organization</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Field-based home health nursing: all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across a defined geographic territory</li> <li>Initiates, develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care in collaboration with the ordering physician and interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Performs comprehensive OASIS assessments, including medication reconciliation, with accurate and timely documentation synced per organizational policy</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>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>Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs</li> <li>Coordinates total plan of care with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources to ensure continuity of care</li> <li>Actively participates in survey readiness, performance improvement initiatives, and utilization management to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve patient safety</li> <li>Serves as preceptor for new agency personnel and students; assists in orientation of incoming staff</li> <li>Caseload spans patients of all ages, backgrounds, and financial situations across the home health service area</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 public transportation (required for field-based visits)</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 caseload with minimal direct supervision</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational and documentation discipline</li> <li>Pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lynn Haven is a residential city in Bay County on Florida's Emerald Coast, situated just north of Panama City and minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. The area offers year-round warm weather, white-sand beaches, boating, fishing, and a low cost of living relative to other Florida coastal markets — a combination that draws both families and outdoor enthusiasts. Panama City Beach's amenities, dining, and entertainment are a short drive away, while the broader Northwest Florida region provides access to state forests, freshwater lakes, and a relaxed Gulf Coast lifestyle.</p>