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

• Immediate start available
• Coverage area: Baltimore County
• Schedule options (all 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM):

  • Friday to Tuesday
  • Saturday to Wednesday
  • Thursday to Monday
• Expected productivity: 30 points per week
• Possible on-call requirement (contractors may be asked to sign up if needed)
• Weekend work may be required but typically contractors work Monday through Friday
• Patient population: Geriatric patients
• Expected daily visit volume: Approximately 6 visits per day
• Local candidates are acceptable

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health nursing 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

Shift Details

• Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
• Shift hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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 including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry, motor vehicle, and FACIS Level 3
• 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
• Auto insurance documentation required
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be done onsite)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually (special provisions for past positives and recent COVID vaccination)
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or documented declination required if requested by client (flu season October 1 – March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (facility-specific exemption form must be submitted for approval)

References and Evaluations

• Two professional references required within 2 years for travel positions
• Performance evaluations required if employed over 1 year with the agency
• Internal evaluations required if employed over 2 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be asked to sign up for on-call shifts if needed
• Weekend work is generally not required but may be requested occasionally
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

This position is ideal for experienced home health RNs comfortable with geriatric patient care, OASIS documentation, and working independently in the community setting.