Home Health Registered Nurse
Lynchburg, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health

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

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 with an average patient load of 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and required liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; average weekly travel is 250-300 miles.
• Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend rotation: approximately 1 weekend per month.
• On-call requirement: approximately 1 weekend per month.
• Charting proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (for RNs).
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Home Health or Hospice care, specifically within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients in a Home Health setting.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS documentation systems.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license.
• Must carry agency-required liability insurance.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various background checks including state-specific and federal screenings.
• 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 immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required.
• COVID-19 vaccination series or declination required.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last 7 years of work history.
• Completion of compliance and policy training, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and home health/hospice core policies.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Home health setting with patient visits in the community.
• Must be comfortable working independently in patients' homes.
• Ability to manage workload and documentation efficiently.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend and on-call duties.
• Must be willing to travel within the assigned territory.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Adult Home Health or Hospice care. The role requires strong clinical skills, proficiency in home health documentation systems, and the ability to work independently in a community setting. Candidates must have at least one year of recent specialty experience and meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.

Note: This summary excludes any pay or contact information in compliance with privacy and redaction rules.