Home Health Skilled Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Home Health Skilled Nurse (RN) – Per Diem

Job Summary

Hanford Home Health is hiring Per Diem Home Health Skilled Nurses (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to EEOICPA benefits recipients and other medically complex patients. As a Per Diem skilled nurse, you will work on an as-needed basis, providing expert care to patients in their homes. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate nurses who share our mission to deliver exceptional patient care.

Schedule & Shift Structure

As a Per Diem skilled nurse, you will work on a flexible schedule, with shifts posted one (1) month or more in advance when applicable. You will be expected to complete all assigned shifts accepted, subject to agency attendance and call-out policies. Per diem status does not guarantee hours, ongoing assignments, or priority scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the authorizing practitioner’s orders and the individualized Plan of Care
• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring within RN scope of practice
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor for side effects and changes in patient condition
• Provide skilled interventions as ordered (including wound care and other therapeutic interventions when within scope and ordered)
• Measure and document vital signs, intake/output as applicable, pain, weight, and patient responses per the Plan of Care

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington State RN license in good standing
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience; home health experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare professionals
• Washington State Food Worker’s Card (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home health, hospice, or geriatric care
• Prior experience with electronic documentation systems

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $55.00 per hour (base rate) with the possibility of shift differential pay
• Overtime is paid in accordance with Washington State and federal law
• Travel within the Tri Cities and surrounding areas; mileage reimbursed at $0.725 per mile
• Washington Paid Sick Leave provided in accordance with Washington State law

Why Work at Hanford Home Health

• Primarily 1:1 patient care — no rotating facilities
• Shifts offered based on census, coverage needs, seniority, and operational priorities
• Mission driven care for a unique patient population
• Professional, compliant, and respectful workplace culture

Conditions of Employment

• Employment contingent upon meeting agency health, immunization, and regulatory requirements
• Completion of required employment eligibility verification
• Execution of an Employment Contract and acknowledgment of receipt of the Employee Handbook are required as a condition of employment
• Washington State Patrol background check and disclosure required at hire and every two (2) years and as needed
• Driver’s Record Request required annually and as needed
• Employment is at will
• Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity, apply today to join our team at Hanford Home Health!