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Job description
REGION DETAILS
Region: Gainesville
Counties Covered: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, Union
Visit Types: Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Recertification, FHHA Supervisory Visits
Language Preferred: (English / Spanish / Creole)
License Required: RN
Start of Care (SOC) Nurse — Pediatric Home Health
Schedule: Part Time / Per Diem
About Home Heart Florida
We’re a pediatric home health agency helping children with complex medical needs thrive at home. We’re a close-knit, mission-driven team that values kindness, follow-through, and putting families first.
The Role
As our SOC Nurse, you’ll complete initial home evaluations for pediatric patients, establish care plans, and set the tone for a safe, high-quality home health experience. You’ll be a key touchpoint for families at the most important stage of their care journey.
What You’ll Do
Conduct comprehensive start of care assessments in the home setting
Develop and initiate individualized care plans based on physician orders
Educate family caregivers on care needs, equipment (vents, g-tubes, pumps), medications, and safety
Complete thorough, accurate clinical documentation
Communicate findings and care plans to the clinical team and coordinating nurse
Core Requirements — please only apply if you meet all of the following:
Active Florida RN license + BLS certification
1+ year of experience completing Start of Care visits in home health
Strong clinical documentation and EMR experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with willingness to travel to patient homes
Comfort working with medically complex pediatric patients
Preferred
Bilingual English / Spanish (especially for Miami-Dade and Broward)
Experience with Statewise EMR
Pediatric home health or private duty nursing experience
Why Nurses Like Working With Us
Competitive per-visit compensation
Flexible schedule (per diem or part time)
Opportunity to grow into full-time leadership roles
Opportunity to develop advanced pediatric home health assessment skills
Clinical mentorship and training to strengthen SOC documentation and care planning
A team that genuinely supports each other — and keeps cafecito stocked
Home Heart Florida — Caring for little hearts, one family at a time.
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Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32635, US
Who can apply
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