Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,310 per week

Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in The Villages, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Home Health
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 22 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

RN Home Health, The Villages, FL - Local 71.25 or Travel 76.00

Shift : M-F until shift is complete, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week

13 weeks

On-call info : On-call required if requested

Travel Area : Lake and Sumter County although this nurse will be primarily for the Clermont area.

Productivity Units : 30 units

Qualifications : HCHB, Oasis, and HH experience required

Need experienced HHC RN - comfortable with wounds, wound vacs, IV's, compression wraps, chest tubes, foleys and G-tube. HCHB. Experienced with OASIS documentation.

Essential Functions :

1. Assess home health and / or hospice patients in stable and emergent situations to identify the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations.

2. Implement, develop, document and evaluate the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care.

3. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural factors that may influence patient / family health status and incorporate that data in to the Plan of Care (POC).

4. Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation. Maintain up-to-date patient records so that all visits, contacts, problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

5. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the Patient (OSHA).

6. Educates patients and / or their families regarding care, diet, medications, home safety, etc. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the age, condition, culture and assessed learning-readiness of the patient and / or family members. Consistently teaches and promotes self-care practices.

7. Supervise and provide clinical directions to the HHA / STNA / LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.

8. Assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.

9. Arranges referrals to appropriate agencies when need exists.

10. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer.

11. Performs on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients / families as assigned.

12. Provides effective communication and serves as a liaison to patients / family, team members, administration, physicians and other health care professionals.

13. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings when necessary and appropriate.

14. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

1. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization.

3. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.

4. Must have knowledge of venipuncture and IV care

5. Is competent in (1) stage (as appropriate), measure and treat surgical wounds and decubiti, (2) administer inhalation therapy, (3) perform phlebotomy for outpatient lab testing, and (4) develop and initiate bowel and / or bladder training programs for the home care and / or hospice patient, in addition to all routine medical / surgical nursing skills.

6. Is competent in (1) care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, (2) safe use of all durable medical equipment routinely used in home setting, and (3) safe use of restraints in the home, under the orders of a physician

7. Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.

8. Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.

9. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.

10. Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.

11. Ability to maintain confidentiality

12. Demonstrated ability to work independent and cooperatively as an effective team member.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program - Required

Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Preferred

About Protouch Staffing

Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.

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