Home Health Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, with weekly travel estimated between 100-200 miles.
• Charting system: Proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS 3 (RNs, PTs, OTs). Retraining required if not used within the last 6 months.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend/on-call rotation every 3-4 weeks.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Home Health experience.
• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of Adult Home Health experience or 1 full year Hospice experience (whichever is higher).
• First-timers: Not accepted; must have recent specialty experience.
• Certifications: Current CPR and BLS required.
• Licensure: Must have license in hand; pending licenses not accepted.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity units: 30 points.
• Patient visits per day: 5-10 patients, equating to roughly 6-8 points daily.

Additional Information

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate; compensation is from patient home to patient home (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Some positions may have a Baylor Shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8, Monday-Friday.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must complete a variety of background checks including:

  • 7-year standard background check with SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings.
  • Fingerprinting as required by state (varies by location).
• Education verification required.
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen required.
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Flu vaccination or declination for current season.
  • COVID vaccination series or declination.
• References: Two references required for all placements.
• Work history verification: Must verify at least two most recent employers or last 7 years if only one employer.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, privacy, and policy documents prior to start.
• Must be proficient or complete training in OASIS E course if not used within last 6 months.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Home Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role requires at least 1 year of recent home health or hospice experience, current CPR/BLS certification, and a valid nursing license. The position involves home visits with a moderate patient load, travel within a 75-mile radius, and use of specific EMR systems. Weekend and on-call rotations occur every 3-4 weeks. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and documentation is mandatory.

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