Registered Nurse (Jacksonville & St. Augustine)

Registered Nurse (Jacksonville & St. Augustine)

Job Category: Field Employees

Location: AccordCare Home Health, St. Johns/Duval Counties

Schedule: Variable

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Professional Services

Description

Registered Nurse – Care Delivery

AccordCare and our family of brands is a premier Medicare Home Health Agency and in-home personal care company providing services to people of all ages and levels of need. A better quality of care comes from exceptional caregivers and AccordCare only hires the best! AccordCare is an employee-friendly company. We focus on our employees to ensure they have a healthy work and life balance. Our employees become our family, and through excellent training and support, they are ready to serve our clients with a fresh perspective on successful aging.

Join our mission to connect compassionate clinicians and caregivers with those who need them most.

Overview: The Registered Nurse delivers safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care in accordance with the nursing scope of practice and individualized Plan of Care. This role involves direct clinical care, timely documentation, clear communication, and coordination with clients, families, and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

Care Delivery:

• Provide nursing and personal care in alignment with the Plan of Care, collaborating with the Nurse Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Practice. Responsibilities may include medication administration, transfers and positioning, catheter care, and direct communication with clients, families, and clinical staff.
• Occasionally perform client assessments and supervisory visits as directed.

Documentation and Communication:

• Report changes in client medical status and emergencies promptly to the Nurse Supervisor or Clinical Manager.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and on time using the electronic medical record system, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Communicate schedule changes such as tardiness, vacation, requested time off, change of status, or reduction in hours to Care Coordinators promptly to support appropriate coverage.
• Confirm weekly schedules with the Care Coordinator to ensure required staffing levels are maintained.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state of practice, in good standing.
• Proficiency with OASIS documentation.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred; home health experience desirable.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient centered, safe, and compassionate care.

Work Environment

Patient care is delivered in diverse settings, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and clinical environments. Regular activities include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting with patient transfers using proper body mechanics. Daily travel to patient locations is required. Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Universal precautions and PPE are required.

Why Join Us

Work in a collaborative, supportive clinical environment. Make a meaningful impact on patients and families every day. Contribute to a respected organization that values clinical excellence and patient care quality.

Physical Requirements

Safely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds. Assist with patient transfers and ambulation. Tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking. Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Travel to patient locations throughout the workday.

OSHA Classification

Category 1, Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Universal precautions and PPE are required.

This role requires a screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit their website

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