Pediatric Home Health RN
Portland, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel Pediatric RN - Home Health Care

Location: Portland, Maine
Employment Type: Travel

Position Details

• Specialty: Home Health Care
• Shift: Day shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Schedule:

  • Every other weekend rotation with a weekday off, OR
  • Permanent Tuesday-Saturday schedule with Sunday and Monday off, OR
  • Permanent Sunday-Thursday schedule with Friday and Saturday off
  • Schedule based on agency needs at time of contract
• Call Requirements: No overnight call. Call back required 2-4 times per month between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM if an extra visit is needed. Notification by 5:00 PM on the day of call.
• Contract Length: 26 weeks

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: At least 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)
• Required Certifications: BLS
• Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience with Epic EMR and OASIS
  • Home Health experience
• Preferred Skills:

  • IV therapy
  • Tube feeds
  • VAC dressings
  • Compression wraps
  • Port access
  • Ostomies
  • Chest tubes
  • S/p catheters
  • Lab draws

Patient & Unit Information

• Patient Types: Adult med-surg, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, GI, GU patients
• Patient Load: Case manages 20-25 patients with an expectation of 5-6 visits per day; may be used as a re-visitor if agency needs change
• Equipment Provided: Agency laptop, iPhone with case and chargers, mouse, nursing supply bin, nursing bag with vital signs equipment, INR machine, agency bag (all must be returned upon contract completion)
• EMR System: Epic

Work Environment & Dress Code

• Personality Fit: Organized, collaborative, team-oriented, good communication skills, strong time management and documentation skills, open to feedback for improvement
• Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs (any color)
• Unacceptable Attire: No jeans, open-toed shoes, or clothing with holes

Additional Notes

• No float requirements
• No overnight call required