Home Health RN
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Health Home Care

Home Health RN

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Start: ASAP Orientation: Every Monday

Schedule

• Day shift, 5 x 8 hours (8:00 to 17:00)
• 40 hours per week
• No weekend or call requirements

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the District of Columbia (DC is not in the Maryland compact)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• At least 2 years of home health or home care experience, with all recent experience within the last year (non-negotiable)
• Experience with OASIS, recent within the last year (non-negotiable)
• Experience with Point-Click Care
• Experience with Homecare Homebase
• Recent EMR software experience (software familiarity only, not a credential)
• Completed at least 1 travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• ACLS certification (review AHA and ARC only)
• PALS certification (AHA or ARC), required for RNs/LPNs working in ED or Pediatrics
• NRP, TNCC, and NIH Stroke certifications, as required by unit description
• Two positive supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years
• A valid driver's license is required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential function

Preferred

• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years

Work Expectations

• Visit types correlate to a point system: a minimum average of 6 points per day (30 points per week), which equates to 3 to 6 visits per day
• Float to cover another zip code in the coverage area may be requested based on staffing and patient need
• Uses a personal vehicle, which must be reliable, in good standing, and meet all licensure and insurance requirements

Onboarding and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, plus education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)
• Annual physical signed by an MD, PA, NP, or DO, stating the candidate can perform work without accommodations
• TB screening within 1 year, plus an annual TB questionnaire
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season; vaccines cannot be received onsite
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (80% or higher), updated every 3 years
• Competency exam within 3 years of start (80% or higher)
• Color blind test (online or in-person)
• Skills checklist, updated annually
• Facility modules to complete before start, which take several hours
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement, annually
• Employment application covering 7 years of work history without gaps