Home Health Registered Nurse
Georgetown, Delaware
Amedisys Home Health Care in Georgetown

Travel Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Georgetown, Delaware
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide, coordinate, and direct home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day (5-10 patients assigned daily, equating to roughly 6-8 points).
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; compensated for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient not billable).
• Schedule typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; weekend rotation and on-call requirements vary and should be discussed during interview.
• Use of EMR systems: PointClickCare and OASIS documentation required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Delaware.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients in a Home Health setting.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficiency with OASIS documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Must have agency-required liability insurance and personal or auto insurance policy under candidate's name or list candidate as a driver.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming good health and free from communicable disease; must be updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually, with no pending results at start.
• Immunization or titer proof for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella as per standard requirements.
• 10-panel drug screen required.
• Proof of COVID vaccination series or documented declination required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination documentation required.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of work history for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers.

Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Work Environment & Other Details

• Dress code: Scrubs.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, contractor may be floated to nearby clinics to pick up hours.
• Some positions may have a Baylor shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 Monday-Friday.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and should be clarified during interview.

Compliance & Documentation

• Candidates must complete various background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required prior to start, with state-specific instructions.
• Education verification required.
• Candidates must review and sign multiple compliance documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Confidentiality Forms
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgements
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Employee Responsibility Agreement
  • Various state-specific forms as applicable

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