Home Health Registered Nurse
Hinesville, Georgia
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location

• Hinesville, Georgia
• Coverage includes Long, Liberty, and Bryan counties
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic
• Average daily travel: 30-60 miles

Contract Details

• Travel/Contract position
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Includes once a month weekend rotation
• Visits both patient homes and care facilities

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Manage an average caseload of 5-8 patients per day
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Documentation and travel are part of daily responsibilities
• Use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), OASIS, and Outlook
• Dress code: Scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health experience within the last year, including experience working with adult patients
• Hospice experience is also acceptable
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase required
• Experience in a Home Health setting

Experience Requirements

• Recent specialty experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Work Environment & Expectations

• No guaranteed hours; patient census may vary
• Floating to nearby clinics may be available if hours are low
• On-call requirements vary; typically includes once a month weekend rotation
• Weekend requirements vary; discuss during interview

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must complete and maintain all required background checks, including but not limited to:

  • 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled
  • Sex offender and state-specific registry checks
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings
  • Fingerprinting as required by state regulations
• Must provide proof of required immunizations and health screenings, including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test required
• Must complete all required facility-specific compliance documents and training prior to start, including:

  • HIPAA and privacy policies
  • Code of conduct and confidentiality agreements
  • Home Health Core Policy and Scenarios
  • Compliance training and quizzes
  • COVID-19 policy and attestation
• Must maintain personal or auto insurance policy under candidate’s name or list candidate as a driver

References & Work History

• Two professional references required
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last 7 years of work history

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with recent home health or hospice experience who are comfortable managing a patient caseload independently, traveling within a defined territory, and working with electronic documentation systems.