<p>A PRN Registered Nurse opportunity in home health is open in Vero Beach, Florida, serving patients in their homes across the surrounding community. This role sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network and offers experienced home health RNs the flexibility of per-diem scheduling alongside a clinically rigorous, patient-centered practice model. The position is well-suited to an independent, self-directed nurse who values meaningful one-on-one patient relationships and the autonomy of field-based care. Compensation is competitive for the market, with an hourly range that reflects experience and credentials.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $28.27 – $50.48, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>PRN / per-diem employment status with flexible scheduling</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution opportunity (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Field-based home health nursing — care delivered directly in patients' homes across the Vero Beach, FL service area</li> <li>Initiates, develops, implements, and revises 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>Performs initial and comprehensive nursing evaluation visits; determines home health eligibility and medical necessity in accordance with state guidelines</li> <li>Supervises home health aides and LPN/LVNs, provides instruction, and assigns tasks per state and federal regulations; conducts required supervisory visits</li> <li>Coordinates the total plan of care with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources to maintain continuity of care</li> <li>Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements; syncs documentation in accordance with agency policy</li> <li>Communicates patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, physician orders, OASIS data sets, and coding requests with 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 engages in survey readiness, performance improvement initiatives, utilization management, and efforts to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and improve patient safety</li> <li>Serves as a preceptor for new agency personnel and students; assists with orientation of incoming staff</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</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transportation — field travel is inherent to this role</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across diverse home environments regardless of patient age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Strong independent practice skills; solid written and verbal communication and organizational ability preferred</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits along Florida's Treasure Coast, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle with year-round warm weather, Atlantic Ocean beaches, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene anchored by the Vero Beach Museum of Art and the historic Riverside Theatre. The area is known for its lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros, excellent public and private schools, and easy access to both Orlando and Miami via I-95. For clinicians seeking a sun-drenched, community-oriented setting with outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, golf, and nature preserves — Vero Beach delivers a quality of life that is difficult to match in the region.</p>