Home Health Nurse

The Judge Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement between patient visits

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a compassionate Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for home health and hospice care in Charleston, WV. This role focuses on patient-centered care, OASIS assessments, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Qualifications include a current RN license and CPR certification. The position offers a travel contract with a weekly guarantee of 40 hours. Strong communication and clinical assessment skills are essential for success in this independent, field-based role.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Active and current CPR certification is required.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OASIS assessments and follow-up visits.
• Deliver skilled nursing care in patient homes.
• Accurately document patient visits and assessments in electronic health records.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate findings to care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes and care plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Organizational skills

Education

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health / Hospice

Employment Type: Travel Contract

Weekly Hour Guarantee: 40 hours

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

On‑Call Requirement: Yes – every third weekend plus one additional day per week

Mileage Reimbursement: Yes (between patient visits, first patient to last patient)

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality Home Health and Hospice care to patients within the assigned coverage area. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care in the home setting, completing required OASIS assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the following day‑to‑day activities:

• Perform comprehensive OASIS assessments and follow‑up visits in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements
• Deliver skilled nursing care in patient homes, including assessment, education, care planning, and documentation
• Accurately document patient visits, assessments, and outcomes in the electronic health record within required timeframes
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes, and communicate findings to physicians and care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, safety, and care plans
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, therapists, and social workers
• Adhere to productivity expectations of 40 points per week
• Participate in on‑call rotation as required
• Follow all clinical, safety, and infection‑control policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CPR certification (active and current)
• Ability to travel within the assigned coverage area
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Home Health or Hospice nursing experience
• Experience completing OASIS visits
• Ability to work independently in a field‑based environment
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills

Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license – required
• CPR certification – required
• Additional home health or hospice certifications are a plus