Registered Nurse RN Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health St. Petersburg, FL 33712, US

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health RN (Registered Nurse) to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in south Pinellas county (including St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Largo, Seminole, and surrounding areas).

Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.

Locations: Home health visits in south Pinellas county (including St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Largo, Seminole, and surrounding areas).

Schedule: 10+ home health visits per week. Required weekend/holiday on-call rotations.

What you'll Do

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments at required intervals
Develop, initiate, and revise individualized plans of care as patient needs evolve
Deliver skilled nursing services and treatments as outlined in the plan of care
Counsel and educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care

Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?

Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
Strong interdisciplinary support
Growth potential: several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows!
Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

Graduate of an approved nursing program with an active Florida RN license
Prefers BSN or MSN degree
Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience; prior home health RN experience strongly preferred
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotations

What You’ll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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