Home Health RN
Anchorage, AK
Planet Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview: Home Health Registered Nurse

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Facility: Providence Home Health Alaska
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• Shift: 8-hour days (Note: 4x10s or 3x12s are not accommodated)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year of skilled home health experience
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Floating Requirement: No
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes (within a 25-50 mile radius)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility can call off up to one shift per pay period

Special Requirements

• Transportation: Traveler is expected to have their own transportation.
• COVID Vaccination: Primary series COVID vaccination plus one booster required.
• Oasis Certification: Required.

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Home Health
• Attire/Scrub Color: Any color scrubs
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS Standard

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP)
• Chemotherapy Certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification

Health Documents Required

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by a qualified healthcare provider.
• TB Testing: IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start date.
• Vaccinations: Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Flu vaccine during flu season.
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start.
• Background Check: Required within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked within the past 7 years.

References

• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment total within the last three years, from a supervisor.

Application Requirements

• Employment Application: Must include at least the last 5 years of employment.
• Skills Checklist: Required for applicable unit, updated annually.

This position offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to work in a home health setting in Alaska, with a supportive facility and a focus on patient-centered care.