Home Health Registered Nurse
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence at Home with Compassus Home Health in Walla Walla

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Weekend: Weekend rotation with a day off before and after weekend shifts worked
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Caseload: Geriatric patients
• On-Call: No
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from the office covering Walla Walla County and parts of Columbia and Umatilla counties
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone: Not allowed for work use
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility: Must be flexible with territory coverage
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication required

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Washington state RN license or compact license required and must be in hand before start
• Experience: Minimum 1 year recent experience as a Registered Nurse in Home Health
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA, ARC, Military accepted)
• OASIS Experience: Required
• EMR Experience: Experience with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first timers not accepted)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches (last 7 years), FACIS Level 1, nationwide sex offender, motor vehicle records, education and work history verification (with some exceptions for extended flips)
• 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)
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (updated annually)
• NURSYS license verification within 90 days of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities

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 for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps (not required for extended flips)
• Annual skills checklist
• Employment history verification for 7 years with attempts documented if unverifiable
• Completion of facility-specific acceptable use policy prior to start
• Facility-specific background attestation and agency attestation required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Home Health RN with at least 1 year of recent experience, required certifications, and specific EMR and OASIS experience. The role involves a day shift with weekend rotations, serving geriatric patients within a 60-mile radius. Candidates must be flexible with territory, have all required licenses and certifications in hand, and comply with comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements. First-time travelers are not accepted.