Home Health Registered Nurse
North Charleston, South Carolina
Amedisys Home Health of Charleston #2203

Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-call: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and attend periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 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 is compensated from patient home to patient home (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).
• Use of electronic medical records systems: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), OASIS, and Outlook.
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Home Health nursing, including experience with adult patients.
• Experience in Hospice care.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS documentation systems.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete a variety of background checks and verifications including:

  • 7-year standard background check with state-specific searches.
  • Fingerprinting (required if not residing in South Carolina for 12 months prior to start).
  • Drug screening (10-panel).
  • Education verification.
  • References: Two required for all placements.
• Health documents required prior to start and updated annually:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or declination.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, privacy, and policy documents prior to start and annually thereafter.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Patient visits occur in both home and care facility settings.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• Schedule may include standard 5x8 shifts or, in some territories, 4x10 shifts (Friday-Monday).
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, floating to nearby clinics may be arranged.

Notes for Candidates

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but recent specialty experience is mandatory.
• Productivity expectations: approximately 25-30 weekly units.
• Mileage reimbursement follows IRS standard rates.

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses specializing in home health or hospice care, requiring strong clinical skills, independence, and proficiency with home health documentation systems.