At Home Rn Jobs in Stuart, FL (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Summary: At Health at Home, we believe in People Helping People—and our nurses are at the heart of that mission. As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), you’ll bring compassionate, skilled care directly into the homes of our patients. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide hands on nursing care, follow individualized care plans, and support patients in managing their health at home. Beyond bedside care, you’ll be a trusted advocate and resource—educating patients and families, monitoring progress, and helping ensure safety and comfort. In this role, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day, empowering individuals and families to live healthier, more independent lives in the comfort of home.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: 

• Support Skilled Assessments- Assist with data collection for OASIS assessments under the supervision of an RN. Perform focused physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and gather health history to help establish the patient’s baseline status. 
• Complete Evaluations Promptly & Support Care Planning 1. Respond promptly to referrals by scheduling and completing nursing visits within agency time frames. 2. Identify patient needs and risks, then contribute to individualized care plans aligned with physician orders and under RN direction. 3. Reinforce patient goals by documenting measurable short- and long-term objectives. 
• Provide Skilled Nursing Care- Deliver treatments and interventions such as wound care, medication administration, catheter care, injections, and chronic disease monitoring within the scope of practice. Report patient condition changes promptly and collaborate with the RN/physician to adjust care as needed. 
• Educate and Empower: Teach patients and families about medications, diet, treatments, and self care strategies as directed by the care plan. Provide coaching to build confidence and independence in managing health at home. 
• Coordinate with the Care Team: Communicate regularly with the RN Case Manager, physician, and interdisciplinary team. Contribute observations and recommendations that support cohesive and responsive patient care. 
• Document with Excellence: Complete all documentation accurately, thoroughly, and within required time frames. Ensure all records meet regulatory, agency, and professional standards. 
• Identify Additional Needs: Recognize when patients and families may benefit from additional services (PT, OT, SLP, MSW, HHA) and initiate referrals as appropriate. 
• Engage in Team Collaboration: Participate in team conferences, in-services, and staff meetings to strengthen communication and patient outcomes. 
• Maintain Clinical Expertise: Stay current in nursing best practices, Medicare regulations, and home health standards through continuing education. 
• Contribute to Quality Improvement: Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality assurance projects to support Health at Home’s 5-star standards

Position Qualifications: 

• Education & Licensure: Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program. Holds an active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the state of practice, and in any additional states as required by agency operations. 
• Certifications: Maintains current CPR certification through a Health at Home–approved provider. Additional specialty certifications (e.g., WOCN, IV Therapy) are welcomed and encouraged. 
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of recent clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care, community health, or home health setting preferred. Home health experience is strongly valued but not required—training provided. 
• Clinical Competence: Demonstrates ability to provide safe, skilled nursing care within LPN/LVN scope of practice, accurately follow care plans, and communicate patient needs to the RN/physician. 
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to educate patients/families, work independently, and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team. 
• Technology Skills: Comfortable utilizing EMR systems (experience with Kinnser/WellSky preferred) and able to complete accurate, timely electronic documentation. 7. Transportation: Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance in accordance with agency policy. 

Continuing Education Requirements: 

• Complies with all mandatory continuing education and annual competencies, including Corporate Compliance, OSHA, and Infection Control. 
• Accepts personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth to maintain and enhance jobrelated skills. 
• Meets all continuing education and competency requirements as defined by state and federal regulations for licensed nurses.

Environmental and Working:

Conditions Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. 

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed or occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. 

OSHA exposure category: Category I — Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues. 

Required Personal Protective Equipment: As required by working conditions. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and / or other management personnel.

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more at: https://info.flclearnghouse.com