Home Health Registered Nurse
Owings Mills, MD
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care covering Baltimore County.
• Work schedule: Thursday through Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day).
• Expected productivity: 30 points per week.
• Responsible for completing patient admissions.
• Patient population: Geriatric patients.
• Expected daily visit volume: Approximately 6 visits per day.
• On-call and weekend work may be required occasionally but generally contractors work Monday through Friday.
• Local candidates are acceptable.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Care setting
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle records. Must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education verification upon client request.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually).
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be done onsite if needed).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually. Special provisions for past positive TB tests.
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination accepted.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start; instant drug screen acceptable.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or documented declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31). Exemptions require documentation.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required using facility-specific forms.

Additional Requirements

• Auto insurance documentation required.
• Completion of facility-specific contractor activation form for access.
• References:

  • Two professional references within 2 years required for travel nursing positions.
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency over 1 year.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.

Summary

This travel nursing position requires a Maryland-licensed RN with at least 2 years of recent home care experience and proficiency in OASIS documentation. The role involves caring for geriatric patients with a moderate daily visit load, primarily during daytime hours Thursday through Monday. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and documentation is mandatory. Reliable transportation and valid licensure are essential. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.