Travel Home Health Registered Nurse
Lancaster, PA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

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 and attend periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, with approximately 200 miles traveled weekly.
• Documentation and charting required using HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (for RNs).
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend rotation: None.
• On-call: None.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice experience (depending on specialty).
• First-time travelers are not accepted; recent specialty experience is required.
• CPR and BLS certification required (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Must have an active nursing license in hand; pending licenses are not accepted.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months required; retraining required if last used over 6 months ago.
• RNs, PTs, and OTs must be proficient in OASIS.

Coverage Area

• Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, sometimes York County, Pennsylvania.

Dress Code

• Scrubs required.

Productivity Expectations

• 30 points per week (points assigned based on visit type and activities).
• Assigned 5-10 patients per day, equating to roughly 6-8 points daily.

Travel & Mileage

• Travel between patient homes is compensated; commute to/from first and last patient is not billable.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate.
• Must have personal auto insurance valid and current.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Candidates must complete and maintain the following:

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license for Pennsylvania.
• CPR/BLS certification current and valid.

Background Checks & Screenings

• Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches.
• PA PATCH background check required for Pennsylvania placements.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings within 14 days of start and monthly thereafter.
• Fingerprinting per Pennsylvania Department of Human Services requirements; must be completed in PA and updated as required by facility.
• State-specific background checks as applicable.

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• 10-panel drug screen per Aya Healthcare standards.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
• COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.

Training & Compliance

• Review and sign various compliance documents including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Confidentiality Forms
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgements
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Employee Responsibility Agreement
  • Other state or facility-specific compliance forms as required.

Documentation & Charting

• Proficiency in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS documentation systems.
• Completion of OASIS E-Course if not proficient with HCHB within last 6 months.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and profession; none required for this assignment.
• Must be willing to adhere to all agency and state-specific compliance and documentation requirements.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with recent home health or hospice experience seeking a travel contract in Pennsylvania with a focus on home health nursing.