Home Health RN
Saco, ME
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Location

• Saco, Maine

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 11 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40
• Weekend hours: 36 (every other weekend rotation with a weekday off, or permanent schedules such as Tuesday-Saturday with Sunday and Monday off, or Sunday-Thursday with Friday and Saturday off; schedule based on agency needs)
• Call requirements: No overnight call; callback 2-4 times per month between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM if needed (notification by 5:00 PM on the day of call)

Patient Care

• Patient ratio: Manage 20-25 patients with an expectation of 5-6 visits per day; may be reassigned as a re-visitor based on agency needs
• Patient types: Adult medical-surgical, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, gastrointestinal, genitourinary

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maine
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
• Experience with OASIS documentation system

Preferred Skills

• IV therapy
• Tube feeding
• Tracheostomy care
• Compression wraps
• Port access
• Ostomy care
• Chest tube management
• Suprapubic catheters
• Lab draws

Equipment Provided

• Agency laptop and iPhone with chargers and mouse
• Nursing supply bin and bag with vital signs equipment and INR machine
• All equipment must be returned upon contract completion

Work Environment

• Electronic Medical Record system: Epic
• Dress code: Business casual or scrubs (any color)
• Unacceptable attire: No jeans, open-toed shoes, or clothing with holes

Additional Information

• No float requirements
• Collaborative team environment with emphasis on good communication and openness to feedback