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Acute Home Healthcare Home Health Nurse Educator $10,000 sign on bonus in Orlando, Florida
Job Title: Home Health Nurse Educator $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Setting: Medicare-Certified, Joint Commission–Accredited Home Health Agency
Position Summary
The Nurse Educator is responsible for the orientation, education, and ongoing competency validation of agency Nurses and Home Health Aides in a Medicare-certified, Joint Commission–accredited home health agency. This role ensures compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission Home Care Accreditation standards, with a strong emphasis on continuous readiness, patient safety, and quality outcomes. The Nurse Educator plays a vital role in maintaining accreditation, supporting tracer methodology readiness, and promoting evidence-based practice in the home care setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Orientation & Initial Education
Educate staff on pertinent Federal and State regulations, as well as Agency Policies and Procedures.
Train clinical staff on Medicare and Joint Commission documentation expectations, including skilled need, medical necessity, and plan of care compliance
Provide education on OASIS accuracy, regulatory expectations, and quality reporting
Reinforce evidence-based clinical practice and interdisciplinary coordination of care
Ongoing Education & Competency Validation
Conduct annual and ongoing in-service education in accordance with agency policies
Perform initial, annual, and ongoing competency assessments, including skills validation, field observation, and documentation review
Provide remediation, coaching, and targeted re-education based on performance findings, audits, or quality indicators
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to field staff
Joint Commission Compliance & Continuous Readiness
Support continuous survey readiness using Joint Commission tracer methodology
Maintain complete, accurate, and survey-ready education, competency, and training records
Participate in mock surveys, tracers, and readiness rounds
Assist with standards interpretation, evidence collection, and corrective action planning
Educate staff on “survey-ready at all times” expectations
Qualifications
Required
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
Minimum of 3 years of Home Health RN experience in a Medicare-certified agency
Familiarity with OASIS-E
Working knowledge of Joint Commission Home Care Accreditation standards
Strong understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Part 484)
Experience with clinical education, competency validation, and survey readiness
Excellent teaching, communication, and organizational skills
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Preferred
Prior experience as a Nurse Educator, Clinical Supervisor, or Quality/Compliance nurse
Experience supporting Joint Commission surveys or accreditation cycles
Familiarity with OASIS-E and Kantime
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience with tracer methodology and performance improvement initiatives
Physical & Work Requirements
Ability to travel to agency coverage area
Ability to perform and demonstrate clinical skills
Ability to stand, lift, and assist during hands-on training and competency evaluations
What We Offer
Generous salary and benefits package
A $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Ability to start immediately
Potential for growth
Key leadership role supporting Joint Commission accreditation and survey success
Stable, quality-driven work environment
Opportunity to influence patient safety, staff competency, and clinical excellence
Submit your resume today! Careers@acutehhc.com