Home Health Registered Nurse
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Home Health Newport News

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Day shift, 5x8 hours)
• Every third weekend required

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 recent year of home health nursing experience
• Experience with OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) documentation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Home Health setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Driving record check from state of license issuance required for Home Health positions
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results required
• Drug screen within the last 12 months (specific drug panels required)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive TB test, clearance letter signed by physician required
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity (or approved exemptions) for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or facility-specific declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1–3/31) with strict deadlines for documentation or approved exemptions
• COVID vaccine series preferred; if no vaccine, facility-specific declination form required

Documentation and Facility Requirements

• Recent professional photo for badge (taken within last 6 months, meeting specific guidelines)
• Signed confidentiality agreement, scrub color policy, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific safety and orientation manuals
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application/resume required
• Annual update of skills checklist

Additional Notes

• Locals are allowed to apply at the same rate
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date
• Some certifications and requirements may vary depending on unit assignment; confirm with program management if unclear

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with a focus on home health nursing, requiring solid experience in home health care and OASIS documentation, along with comprehensive compliance and certification standards.