Home Health RN
Salida, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Salida, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 5x8 hours (8:00 to 17:00), 40 hours per week Other Schedule Details: Every other weekend; on call 1 day per month

Role Summary

Provides in-home nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Assesses, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates care for all patients in the assigned area. Develops and manages an interdisciplinary plan of care that accounts for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other providers, and follows applicable policies, standards, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Home Health experience of at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic, including documentation experience

Software Familiarity

• Epic (documentation experience required; this is software familiarity, not a credential)

Float Scope

• May float to Stanislaus County, San Joaquin County, and Merced County, including all cities in these counties.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background and screening: 7-year background check completed within 6 months of start; sex offender search within 90 days of start; federal exclusion checks (EPLS/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC, FACIS Level 3) with monthly updates; California Medi-Cal search results; education verification of highest level achieved (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred for RN positions)
• License verification: Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start; new screens exclude marijuana/cannabinoids
• TB: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative QuantiFERON (QGold) or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or two PPDs; negative chest X-ray within 1 year of start if the candidate is positive on the TB screening
• Immunizations: Proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap (within 10 years); annual flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start; in-person color blind exam if required by the facility; respiratory safety (fit test) clearance, renewed annually
• Insurance: Personal or auto insurance effective for the full assignment (required for home health)
• Application: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps; 2 professional references (Acute Care candidates)
• Other: Facility-specific policies, code of conduct, vendor training, and general regulatory orientation to review and sign before start