Start of Care (SOC) Nurse

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 nurseCore

Requirements

Please only apply if you meet all of the following:

• Active Florida RN license + BLS certification
• 1 year + experience completing Start of Care visits in home health
• Strong clinical documentation and EMR experience
• Valid Drive License & Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes
• Comfort working with medically complex pediatric patients

Preferences

• 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 ☕

Help us give kids the best possible start to their care at home. Apply today.

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Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St Petersburg, FL 33701