Hospice RN
Arlington, Virginia
Capital Caring Health

Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Arlington, Virginia

Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Day, 5x8 hours (8:00 to 17:00), 8 hours per day
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Patient Load: 5-7 patients per day (to be confirmed during interview)
• Types of Cases: Hospice, Geriatric
• Dress Code: Scrubs in any color
• Charting System: Netsmart

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• 2 years of hospice experience
• Hospice experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (AHA Instructor, Provider, and RQI are acceptable)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Background Checks

• Background check: 7-year check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Virginia State Police background check: Required within 30 days of start, regardless of the state where the facility is located
• Federal exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG, within 30 days of start
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance: Listed as a state-mandated requirement for all candidates providing direct care; must be on file before start, and results must be dated within 30 days of start
• Forms: Contractor info form, contractor consent form, confidentiality and security agreement, code of conduct, sexual abuse policy, conflict of interest, privacy policy, affidavit, and demographic information sheet (must be completed before start)
• Identification: Government-issued photo ID, E-Verify or attestation, and passport-style badge photo
• Virginia sworn statement: Required for all candidates

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 6 months of start, stating the candidate is free from communicable diseases
• Immunization statement: Must be completed before start
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 1 year of start, or a two-step PPD, or a negative chest X-ray within 3 years (for those with a past positive, a negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire are required)
• Titers: Positive titers for measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella (1 booster for low or equivocal titers)
• Tdap: Within 10 years of start, for PACE facilities
• Fit test: N95 mask fit test within 1 year of start (can be completed onsite)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu: Vaccine or facility-specific declination required year-round. Flu season is 10/01 to 04/01, and the deadline is September 30. Candidates who decline must wear a mask at all times. Receiving the vaccine before starting is preferred, but the facility can provide it onsite if needed.
• COVID-19: Vaccine or facility-specific declination required

Ongoing Requirements

• Skills checklist: Required annually