Home Health Registered Nurse
Thomasville, North Carolina
Amedisys

Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

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

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 Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with an average patient load of 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-up Visits.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; travel between patient homes is compensated (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Use of electronic medical records systems: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), OASIS (required proficiency), and Outlook.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 full year of recent skilled Adult Home Health nursing experience with OASIS completion or 1 full year Hospice experience depending on specialty.
• CPR and current BLS certification required (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Must have a current, valid nursing license for North Carolina (license in hand, no pending licenses accepted).
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance required.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase within the last 6 months; if last used over 6 months ago, retraining is required.
• First-time travelers not accepted; recent specialty experience is mandatory.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity units: 25-30 points (15 points if part-time).
• Patient visits typically equate to 6-8 points per day.

Travel and Schedule Details

• Travel radius: up to 75 miles from home clinic.
• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Some positions may follow a 4x10 schedule (Friday-Monday), especially in western territories.
• Part-time schedule may be requested initially with potential to increase hours.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must complete a variety of background checks including:

  • 7-year standard background check (including SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, state-specific searches).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 14 days of start, updated monthly.
  • Fingerprinting as required by state (NC SBI Fingerprint Results for North Carolina).
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for at least two most recent employers or last 7 years.
• Must complete drug screening (10-panel).
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunization or titer proof required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or declination
• Must complete agency-required compliance training and review policies prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Home Health Core Policy and Scenarios
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
• Must have personal or auto insurance policy under candidate’s name or list candidate as a driver, current and not expired.

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with potential for hire if performance is strong.
• Candidates must be comfortable with home visits and some facility visits.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates for travel between patient homes.
• On-call and weekend requirements vary by location and should be clarified during interview.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse Home Health travel contract position in North Carolina.