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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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/Vocational Nurses.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; average weekly travel is approximately 200 miles.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours).
• Weekend rotation: approximately 1 weekend per month.
• On-call requirement: approximately 1 week per month.
• Charting system: Proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (for RNs).
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice nursing experience (depending on specialty).
• CPR and BLS certification (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Valid nursing license in hand (no pending licenses accepted).
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months; retraining required if last used over 6 months ago.
• Must have completed at least one prior travel contract is not required (first-timers not accepted; recent specialty experience mandatory).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required per state regulations (varies by state).
• Education verification for nursing degree.
• 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.
• Immunization or titer proof for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and COVID-19 vaccination or declination.
• 10-panel drug screen required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required.
• Various state-specific forms and attestations depending on assignment location.
• Candidates must review and sign multiple compliance documents prior to start, including confidentiality, HIPAA, privacy policies, and home health core policies.

Additional Information

• 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 not reimbursed).
• Some positions may follow a 4x10 schedule (Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Work history verification: Must verify at least two most recent employers or last 7 years if only one employer.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse with at least one year of recent specialty experience. The role involves direct patient care, supervision of aides and LPNs, and requires proficiency in specific EMR systems. Candidates must meet comprehensive compliance and documentation requirements and be prepared for travel within a 75-mile radius of the home clinic. The position offers a standard weekday schedule with occasional weekend and on-call duties.