Home Health Registered Nurse
Medford, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Medford, New York
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 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 be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, averaging 250-300 miles weekly.
• Schedule is typically Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend rotations every 3-4 weeks depending on staffing.
• On-call duties occur approximately every 3-4 weeks, depending on staffing.
• Use of electronic medical records systems HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), Pointcare, and OASIS is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Home Health nursing, including experience with adult patients.
• Minimum of 1 year Hospice nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Valid Driver's License.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Dress code: Scrubs.
• Productivity expectation: Minimum 30 units per week.
• Patient visits and documentation activities are assigned points; contractors typically handle 6-8 points daily.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, floating to a nearby clinic may be arranged to maintain hours.
• Local candidates are accepted under the same terms as travelers.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must complete a comprehensive background check including 7 years of history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required prior to start, with specific state requirements (e.g., NY, PA, FL, NC).
• Education verification of nursing degree required.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test required.
• Health documents required prior to start and updated annually:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and COVID-19 vaccination or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation.
• Must review and sign multiple compliance documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Confidentiality forms, HIPAA and privacy policies, compliance training, code of conduct, and home health core policy acknowledgements.
• Must have personal or auto insurance policy under candidate’s name or list candidate as a driver.

Additional Notes

• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and will be discussed during the interview.
• Some positions may follow a Baylor shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 schedules.
• Two professional references and work history verification (at least two most recent employers or last 7 years) are required.

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs who are comfortable with travel, electronic charting systems, and managing a diverse patient caseload in a home care setting.