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 + Active Level II Fingerprint Screening- For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com 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