Home Health Registered Nurse
Owings Mills, Maryland
HomeCare Maryland

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Home Health)

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Coverage for Baltimore County area
• Workdays: Thursday through Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Productivity expectation: 30 points per week
• Possible on-call requirement
• Weekend work generally not required; contractors typically work Monday through Friday
• Patient population: Geriatric patients
• Expected daily visit volume: Approximately 6 visits per day
• Local candidates are acceptable

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Home Health)
• Minimum 3 years of home care experience (higher end of 2-3 years stated)
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Valid Maryland or compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense approved)
• May require ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC as applicable
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella as required
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Auto insurance documentation required
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Completion of employment application/resume and skills checklist as applicable

Additional Information

• Candidates may be asked to sign up for on-call shifts if needed
• Facility-specific COVID-19 exemption forms required for medical or religious exemptions
• Candidates must comply with facility mandates for mask-wearing if unvaccinated

Summary

This travel contract position for a Registered Nurse in home health requires a minimum of 3 years of home care experience, Maryland or compact RN licensure, BLS certification, and reliable transportation. The role involves caring for geriatric patients with a moderate daily visit load and may include on-call duties. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and documentation is mandatory.