Home Health RN
Augusta, Georgia
Amedisys

Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings; must have reliable transportation and current driver’s license.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day, including start of care, wound care, and follow-up visits.
• Patient visits and activities are assigned points; typical daily workload equates to 6-8 points.
• Travel required up to 75 miles radius from home clinic; compensated for travel between patient homes (not commute to/from first/last patient).
• Visits may include both patient homes and care facilities.
• On-call requirement: one weekend per month (varies, discuss during interview).
• Weekend requirements vary by location and profession.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice nursing experience (whichever specialty applies).
• CPR and BLS certification required (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Must have a valid nursing license in hand; no pending licenses accepted.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR required within the last 6 months; retraining required if last use was over 6 months ago.
• RNs must be proficient in OASIS documentation.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• First-time travelers not accepted; recent specialty experience mandatory.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Dress code: Scrubs.
• Productivity expectation: 30 points per week.
• Possible schedule variations include standard 5x8 or 4x10 shifts (Friday-Monday) depending on territory.
• Local candidates accepted under the same terms as travelers.
• Potential for hire at the end of the contract.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must complete and maintain all required background checks, including 7-year history, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required per state regulations; some states require fingerprint results prior to start.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test required.
• Health requirements include:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable disease symptoms.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (no pending results at start).
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination or declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or declination required.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, privacy, and policy documents prior to start and annually if working over one year consecutively.
• Must complete Home Health Core Care Policy Quiz and review Home Health Scenarios prior to start.

References & Work History

• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last seven years of work history.

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rate.
• Contractor may be floated to nearby clinics if patient census is low to maintain hours.
• On-call and weekend requirements vary; discuss specifics during interview.
• Must be willing to travel within assigned territory covering Richmond and Columbia counties.