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PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Home Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.95 – $80.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring Bonus may be available!
Responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination/management of patients admitted to home care/clinic services using considerable judgment and skill in making patient care decisions. Utilizes the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning/intervention and clinical/goal outcome evaluation.
Essential Functions
- Perform initial evaluation of patient/home and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is safe candidate for home health/hospice services.
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home health/hospice plan of treatment.
- Performs physical assessments, develops, coordinate, modifies and manages written individualized plan of care, as ordered by the primary physician, to meet patient’s long and short-term medical goals and appropriate/timely home health outcomes.
- Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal care needs.
- Coordinates care, collaborates and communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care/services through the care continuum.
- Performs discharge planning appropriately towards patient specific goals/outcomes and evaluate interventions and outcomes of patient care by reviewing long and short-term goals established in the plan of care.
- Provide accurate, complete and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines.
- Assist with the plan and implementation of family Bereavement services for the following patient death.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience
- 2 years Required: Acute clinical or home health/hospice nursing experience
- 1 year Required: Home health experience preferred or will orient to point of competency
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
Credentials
- Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice
- Required: Driver's License and proof of auto insurance
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
Skills
- Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- Well organized, flexible and able to function independently (Required)
- Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Home and Community:
- Will accept valid driver’s license in US or Canada and proof of auto insurance.
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Home Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $52.95 – $80.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring Bonus may be available!
Responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination/management of patients admitted to home care/clinic services using considerable judgment and skill in making patient care decisions. Utilizes the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning/intervention and clinical/goal outcome evaluation.
Essential Functions
- Perform initial evaluation of patient/home and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is safe candidate for home health/hospice services.
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home health/hospice plan of treatment.
- Performs physical assessments, develops, coordinate, modifies and manages written individualized plan of care, as ordered by the primary physician, to meet patient’s long and short-term medical goals and appropriate/timely home health outcomes.
- Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal care needs.
- Coordinates care, collaborates and communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care/services through the care continuum.
- Performs discharge planning appropriately towards patient specific goals/outcomes and evaluate interventions and outcomes of patient care by reviewing long and short-term goals established in the plan of care.
- Provide accurate, complete and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines.
- Assist with the plan and implementation of family Bereavement services for the following patient death.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience
- 2 years Required: Acute clinical or home health/hospice nursing experience
- 1 year Required: Home health experience preferred or will orient to point of competency
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
Credentials
- Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice
- Required: Driver's License and proof of auto insurance
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
Skills
- Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- Well organized, flexible and able to function independently (Required)
- Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Home and Community:
- Will accept valid driver’s license in US or Canada and proof of auto insurance.
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in RN Home Health
Verify your NCLEX and licensure transfer timeline
Your H-1B petition can't file without a valid state RN license. Start the endorsement or NCLEX-RN process before your job search so licensure delays don't push your start date past the October 1 cap-gap window.
Target nonprofit and hospital-affiliated home health agencies
Agencies affiliated with nonprofits or government health systems are often cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file any time of year without entering the lottery. Ask recruiters directly whether the hiring entity holds 501(c)(3) status.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by home health and visiting nurse roles to see which agencies have active LCA filing history through DOL. Employers with verified filings are already set up to sponsor, which cuts weeks off the credentialing and paperwork conversation.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation criteria
Home health RN positions must require a BSN or higher as a standard entry requirement, not just preferred. Check the O*NET profile for the SOC code your employer lists, since LCA filings that misclassify the role as a lower job zone create RFE risk.
Request the LCA wage level before signing an offer
DOL certifies LCAs at wage levels I through IV. Level I wages are legal but may reflect entry-level classification even for experienced home health nurses. Ask your employer to show the OFLC Wage Search data they used so you can confirm the level matches your experience.
Account for credentialing delays in your H-1B timeline
Home health agencies often require additional credentialing beyond state licensure, including background checks and TB clearance, before USCIS will accept the employment start date. Build at least four to six weeks of post-offer credentialing time into your filing schedule.
H-1B Visa RN Home Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RN Home Health role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as a standard entry requirement. USCIS scrutinizes nursing roles more closely than other fields, so the job description must specify BSN as required, not preferred. Agencies that accept associate-degree nurses for the same role create complications in the petition. The O*NET profile for registered nurses supports specialty occupation status when the employer's own postings are consistent.
Can home health agencies file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery?
Some can. Home health agencies affiliated with nonprofit health systems, research hospitals, or government entities may qualify as cap-exempt employers. If your prospective employer holds 501(c)(3) status or is affiliated with one that does, USCIS allows H-1B petitions year-round with no lottery requirement. Verify this directly with the hiring entity's HR or legal team before factoring it into your job search timeline.
How do I find home health employers with a track record of H-1B sponsorship?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data that shows which employers have filed certified labor condition applications by occupation code. Use Migrate Mate to search verified H-1B filing history filtered to home health and visiting nurse roles. Employers with recent, active filings are already familiar with the process, which reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to employer inexperience with sponsorship.
What wage level should my LCA reflect for an RN Home Health position?
DOL certifies LCAs at wage levels I through IV based on experience and complexity. Most experienced home health RNs should fall at level II or III. Your employer pulls prevailing wage data from the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code and your work location's county. A level I classification for a nurse with multi-year home health experience is often inaccurate and worth raising with your employer before they file.
Does home health nursing require any additional documentation beyond standard H-1B requirements?
Yes. USCIS typically requires a VisaScreen certificate or CGFNS credentials evaluation for internationally educated nurses, confirming that your foreign nursing education and licensure are equivalent to U.S. standards. This process takes several months, so starting the CGFNS evaluation early is essential. You'll also need an active, unrestricted state RN license in the state where you'll practice, since home health nurses are licensed by the state of patient location.