Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health in Boca Raton, Florida at Elite Home Health Group INC
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Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Reports To: This position reports to the Director of Nursing (DON) or designated clinical leadership. The RN functions as part of the interdisciplinary care team and provides supervision and direction to licensed and unlicensed clinical staff as applicable.
About Elite Home Health
Elite Home Health is a clinician-owned and operated organization serving communities across Florida for over a decade. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while creating a supportive environment where our team members can grow professionally and feel valued in their work.
We believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting, developing, and investing in our team so they can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and coordinating skilled nursing care for patients in the home setting. The RN completes comprehensive assessments, develops and implements patient care plans, and ensures care is delivered in accordance with physician orders, Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies.
The RN serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team and ensures safe, effective, and compliant care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Perform comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments
- The RN participates in start of care (SOC), recertification, and reassessment visits as required.
- Complete OASIS assessments as required
- Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans
- Evaluate patient response to care and adjust interventions as needed
- Ensures physician orders are appropriate and consistent with the patient’s clinical condition and care plan, and communicates discrepancies as needed.
2. Skilled Nursing Care & Coordination
- Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders and care plans
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Ensure continuity of care across all services provided
3. Monitoring & Clinical Decision Support
- Monitor patient condition and identify changes in physical, emotional, or functional status
- Communicate significant changes promptly to physician and care team
- Implement appropriate interventions within scope of practice
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR system
- Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and compliance requirements
- Maintain adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation and agency policies
- Completes OASIS assessments accurately and within required timeframes in accordance with Medicare regulations and agency policy.
5. Supervision & Team Collaboration
- Provide direction and supervision to LPNs and CNAs as applicable
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination
- Support clinical education and guidance for field staff
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN required). Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of 1 year nursing experience required
- Home health, hospice, or acute care experience preferred
- Current CPR certification required
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
- Ability to pass background screening and all compliance requirements
Skills We Value
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Excellent assessment and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a home health environment
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Commitment to compliance, quality care, and patient safety
- Professionalism and reliability in field-based care
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned territory
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed
- Ability to perform physical and clinical assessments in home environments
- Ability to use electronic documentation systems
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically
Work is performed in patient homes with varying environmental conditions, including exposure to pets, smoke, infectious diseases, and weather-related travel conditions.
Why Elite Home Health
We know great professionals have choices. Here’s why they choose Elite Home Health:
- Competitive compensation and performance-based opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
- Referral program – Get paid for referring your favorite people
- Competitive compensation and performance-based opportunities
- Supportive leadership that values your voice and expertise
- Strong clinical and operational support teams (you never feel alone in your role)
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- A mission-driven culture centered on quality, compassion, and excellence
- The stability of a Florida-based, clinician-owned organization serving communities for over 10 years
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on patient access to care
At Elite, we believe in teamwork over hierarchy, support over burnout, and purpose over routine. Our clinicians and staff are the foundation of everything we do.
Disclaimer
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Management may assign additional duties as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Please contact Human Resources if needed.