Home Health Registered Nurse
Harrisburg, PA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-up Visits.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, averaging 100-150 miles per week.
• Use of HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR required; proficiency in OASIS is mandatory for RNs.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with approximately one weekend per month.
• Minimal on-call requirements.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Home Health nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficiency and experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR.
• Experience with OASIS documentation and processes.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks covering the last 7 years, including state and federal searches, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record.
• Fingerprinting required per Pennsylvania Department of Aging standards; must be completed prior to start and cannot start with results pending.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test required.
• Health documentation required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (results cannot be pending).
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.
• Education verification for nursing degree required.
• Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers.
• Must review and sign multiple compliance and confidentiality documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Home Health Core Policy Acknowledgement
  • Confidentiality Covenant
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Employee Responsibility Agreement
  • TB Questionnaire

Travel & Work Conditions

• Home visits with periodic office meetings.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient not reimbursed).
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Schedule may vary slightly by location; some shifts may follow a 4x10 schedule (Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse with at least one year of recent specialty experience. The role requires strong clinical skills, EMR proficiency, and the ability to manage a patient caseload while traveling within a defined territory. Compliance with extensive background, health, and licensing requirements is mandatory. The position offers a structured weekday schedule with minimal weekend and on-call duties.