Tech Home Health Nurse; Rn

At Vertus Health Care
, we believe that exceptional care starts  mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate nursing services that empower patients to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. We are currently seeking a dedicated Skilled Home Health Nurse (RN) to join our growing team and care for a ventilator and tracheostomy-dependent patient.

• Respiratory Management – Monitor and manage mechanical ventilator settings, alarms and related respiratory equipment.
• Assess respiratory status (oxygenation, breath sounds, ventilator compliance) and promptly respond to changes or distress.
• Medication Administration – Administer and document medications via prescribed routes (enteral, IV, other) following physician orders and agency protocols.
• Monitor for therapeutic effects, side-effects, and report changes in condition to supervising clinicians and physicians.
• Enteral Feeding Management – Administer and monitor enteral feedings, ensure feeding tube patency, and hygiene.
• Assess tolerance (GI signs, aspiration risk, intake/output) and document accordingly.
• Foley Catheter Care – Provide catheter care, monitor urinary output, signs of infection, and maintain documentation per protocol.
• Caregiver & Family Education – Educate caregivers/family on ventilator and tracheostomy care, equipment handling, suctioning, infection prevention, emergency procedures.
• Documentation & Communication – Accurately and timely complete all required clinical documentation and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, participate in case conferences, and support quality improvement efforts.

• Active and valid Florida RN or LPN/LVN license.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in complex home care (ventilator/tracheostomy) or acute respiratory/critical care.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and caregiver teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home setting, adapt to changing patient status, and coordinate with home agency staff.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.