Home Health Registered Nurse
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: South Portland, Maine
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide, coordinate, and direct home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with an average of 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; average weekly travel is 250-350 miles.
• Charting proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (for RNs).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. No weekend rotation or on-call required.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Home Health)
• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice experience (whichever is higher). First-time travelers are not accepted; recent specialty experience is mandatory.
• Certifications: Current CPR and BLS certification required.
• Licensing: Must have an active nursing license in hand; pending licenses are not accepted.
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Technology: Must be proficient with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS documentation systems, with recent usage within the last 6 months or willingness to retrain.

Additional Information

• Productivity expectations: 30 points per week (points assigned based on visits and activities).
• If productivity is not met, additional travel to other towns within the territory may be required.
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.
• Some positions may have a Baylor Shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8s, Monday-Friday.
• On-call and weekend requirements vary by location and profession; discuss during interview.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and Personal/Auto Insurance required.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting as applicable.
• Education verification and work history verification (at least 2 most recent employers or last 7 years).
• Health documents including physical exam (within 12 months), negative TB test or chest X-ray, immunizations (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella), drug testing, flu vaccination or declination, and COVID vaccination or declination.
• Completion of various compliance documents and training including HIPAA, confidentiality, code of conduct, compliance basics, and home health/hospice-specific policies.
• OASIS E-Course required if not used within the last 6 months.
• State-specific requirements and clearances as applicable.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Home Health nursing in South Portland, Maine. The role requires at least 1 year of recent specialty experience, proficiency in specific home health documentation systems, and the ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend or on-call duties expected. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and documentation is mandatory prior to start.