Home Health RN
Alameda, California
Sutter Health Care at Home Bay Atlantic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Home Health)

Location: Alameda, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Team Nurse delivers direct patient care services as assigned by the Primary Care Clinician and approved by the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Implementing physician plans of care
• Obtaining physician orders
• Supervising home health aides
• Coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team
• Participating in utilization management and control of patient supplies
• Providing age-appropriate care considering developmental, psychosocial, environmental, educational, and communication needs
• Ensuring care follows professional standards and agency protocols

Certification Requirements

• California Registered Nurse (CA RN) license
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Schedule & Conditions

• On-call as needed
• No floating
• No weekends

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for home health roles (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report (required for driving positions)
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required as applicable
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)

Certifications (Additional as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on position specifics (verify with recruiter)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1 - 4/30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start

Facility Specific Documents & Training

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
  • Request for Religious Accommodation Form (if applicable)
  • TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
  • Epic Questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Employment History & Verification

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years
• Professional references required (Aya requirement only)

Additional Notes

• Personal or auto insurance required for all candidates (effective for duration of assignment)
• No floating or weekend shifts required
• On-call as needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a home health setting with a reputable healthcare system in California, focusing on direct patient care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.