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LHC Group

Registered Nurse - Kissimmee, FL

LHC Group, Port Charlotte, Florida, United States, 33948

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Job Overview Registered Nurse for Home Health – Full Time – Kissimmee, FL – Sign‑on bonus available. Mederi Caretenders, part of LHC Group.

Position Details

Location: Kissimmee, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Title: Registered Nurse

Reference: 2024003135

Sign‑on bonus: $5,000

Summary We are hiring for a Registered Nurse for a Full Time RN. Sign‑on bonus available. At Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve – it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

What to Expect

Flexibility for true work‑life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Ability to build trusted nurse‑patient relationships

Employee‑focused wellness and support programs

$5,000 sign‑on bonus

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, the RN coordinates the total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting.

Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.

Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy.

Regularly evaluates and re‑evaluates (at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs.

Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders.

Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.

Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals involved in care.

Education and Experience

Current RN licensure in state of Florida

Current CPR certification

Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community‑based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It’s all about helping people.

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