Home Health Registered Nurse
Cordova, Tennessee
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Cordova, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide, coordinate, and direct home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases: Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Travel required up to 75 miles from home clinic; approximately 150-200 miles weekly.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Visits include Assisted Living Facilities and Patients' Homes.
• On-call required approximately 1-2 days per week (varies by location).
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance.

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.
• EMR Systems: Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months required; RNs must also be proficient in OASIS. Retraining required if last use was over 6 months ago.
• Dress Code: Scrubs.

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity: 32-36 points (points assigned based on visits and activities).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required depending on state placement.
• Education verification for nursing degree.
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Drug testing (10-panel).
  • Flu vaccination or declination documentation.
  • COVID vaccination series or declination.
• References: Two references required per Aya standards.
• Work history verification: At least two most recent employers or last 7 years.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance documents and training prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgement
  • Confidentiality and Privacy forms
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Various state-specific forms and attestations as applicable.

Additional Notes

• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, contractor may be floated to nearby clinics to pick up hours.
• Must be willing to travel within the assigned territory.
• On-call and weekend requirements vary by location and should be discussed during the interview.

This position is a contract assignment only with no option for permanent hire at the end of the contract.