Home Health Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, Virginia
Amedisys

Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide, coordinate, and direct home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; average weekly travel 100-150 miles.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekend rotations and on-call requirements varying by location.
• Charting: Proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months; RNs must also be proficient in OASIS.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Home Health
• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of Adult Home Health experience OR 1 full year Hospice experience (whichever is higher).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.
• First-timers: Not accepted; must have recent specialty experience.
• Certifications: Current CPR and BLS required.
• Licensure: Must have license in hand; pending licenses not accepted.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and current driver's license required. Agency-required liability insurance also required.

Productivity & Expectations

• Weekly productivity expectation: 30 points (points assigned based on visit type and activities).
• Patient assignment: 5-10 patients per day, equating to roughly 6-8 points daily.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, contractor may be floated to nearby clinics to pick up hours.

Additional Information

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Some positions may follow a Baylor shift schedule (4x10s, Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8, Monday-Friday.
• Must be proficient with electronic medical records (HCHB and OASIS).
• Background checks, drug screening, and various state-specific compliance documents required prior to start.
• Candidates must complete multiple compliance and policy reviews, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and COVID-19 policies.
• Physical exam and immunization documentation (including TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu, COVID) required within 12 months of start.
• Two professional references and work history verification required.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Home Health in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves direct patient care in home settings, supervision of aides and LPNs, and requires at least one year of recent specialty experience. Candidates must be proficient in required EMR systems, hold current CPR/BLS certifications, and have reliable transportation. Weekend and on-call duties vary and should be discussed during the interview.