Home Health Registered Nurse
Lacey, Washington
Compassus Providence Lacey Home Health

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Nursing
• Patient Load: Approximately 5-7 patients per day
• Guaranteed Hours: 30 visits weekly, equivalent to a 40-hour workweek
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Charting: All documentation must be completed by 9:00 AM the following morning
• Case Types: Geriatric patients
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub; flexibility with territory required
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Equipment Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed during work
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with OASIS documentation

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks must be current within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for the last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Work history verification (7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for candidates who have not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Agency Background Attestation required prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Must provide 2 professional references within 2 years of start
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment
• Annual skills checklist required

Notes

• Locals are accepted and paid at travel rates
• This position requires a high level of professionalism, flexibility, and adherence to documentation deadlines
• Candidates must be prepared for a travel contract with a defined territory radius and patient load typical of home health nursing

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Home Health RN travel contract position in Washington.