Home Health RN
Savannah, Georgia
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and required liability insurance.
• Schedule typically Monday through Friday; some positions may have a 4x10 shift (Friday-Monday).
• On-call required approximately every 3-4 weeks on weekends (Saturday/Sunday).
• Travel radius up to 75 miles from home clinic; local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Home Health, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting, including supervisory roles.
• Hospice experience.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) electronic medical records system.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Dress code: Scrubs.
• Productivity expectation: Approximately 30 units per week.
• Travel: 30-40 miles per day between patient visits.
• Guaranteed hours: No; patient census may vary.
• Candidates may be floated to nearby clinics if hours are low.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal/auto insurance.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, and state-specific screenings.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Health documents required: Physical exam within 12 months, negative TB test or chest X-ray, immunizations or titers for MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccination or declination, COVID vaccination or declination.
• Education verification required.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for the last 7 years or two most recent employers.
• Completion of various compliance documents and training prior to start, including confidentiality, HIPAA, privacy policies, and home health/hospice-specific policies.
• Must review and sign all required compliance and policy documents before starting the assignment.

Additional Notes

• Weekend requirements and on-call expectations vary; discuss during interview.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel within the assigned territory.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• This is a contract assignment with no guarantee of permanent hire at the end.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs seeking a travel contract assignment in Georgia with a reputable home health agency.