Home Health RN
Owings Mills, Maryland
HomeCare Maryland

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, Thursday through Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Patient Population: Geriatric patients
• Expected Daily Visit Volume: Approximately 6 visits per day
• Call Requirement: May be asked to sign up for on-call as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Possible but generally contractors work Monday through Friday
• Local candidates are acceptable

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years of Home Health experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Care setting
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, and education verification (if requested)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal influenza vaccination or documented declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be done onsite)
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Auto insurance documentation required

References and Evaluations

• Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency over 1 year
• Internal evaluations required if previously worked over 2 years
• Complete application and resume required
• Annual skills checklist update required for applicable units

Notes

• Productivity expectation: 30 points per week
• This position involves home care nursing with a focus on geriatric patients
• Contractors may be asked to participate in on-call coverage as needed

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this home health RN travel contract opportunity.