Home Health Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• Use of HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and Oasis EMR systems required.
• Schedule typically Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, with potential on-call (1 weeknight and 1 weekend per month) and weekend coverage.
• Visits may include both patient homes and care facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Home Health)
• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience or Hospice experience (whichever is applicable). First-time travelers are not accepted; recent specialty experience is mandatory.
• Certifications: Current CPR and BLS certification required.
• Licensure: Must have an active Registered Nurse license in hand for Missouri; pending licenses are not accepted.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and a current driver's license required. Liability insurance as per agency requirements.
• EMR Proficiency: Must be proficient with HomeCare HomeBase and Oasis; if not used within the last 6 months, retraining is required.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Scrubs.
• No guaranteed hours; patient census may vary. If hours are low, floating to nearby clinics may be arranged.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• On-call and weekend requirements vary; discuss during interview.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must complete standard background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches.
• Fingerprinting required as per state regulations.
• Education verification required.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Health documents required: Physical exam within 12 months, negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and COVID vaccination or declination.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, HIPAA, and policy documents prior to start.
• Must have personal or auto insurance policy valid and under candidate’s name or list candidate as a driver.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Home Health in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role requires at least 1 year of recent home health or hospice nursing experience, active RN licensure, CPR/BLS certification, and proficiency with specific EMR systems. The position involves patient visits in homes and care facilities, with travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic. Candidates must meet comprehensive compliance and health documentation requirements.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.