Local Contract Nurse RN - Case Management
Pittsburgh, PA
Leaderstat - Post Acute
5x8 hrs, Days
$50-53/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration6 weeks
- SettingHospice
Pay
Qualifications
- Minimum of 75%
- Home address
Description
About: interim RN Hospice Nurse Case Manager for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Covers 5 counties, but mostly Allegheny. Must be a registered RN. Sivitz Hospice- Pittsburgh, PA- main office check-in and mandatory one-a week meetings. Will be 6-8 visits per week typically - most of patients are within 10-mile radius of main campus and then charting, visit notes, phone calls, etc.
Territory: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, Covers 5 counties, but mostly Allegheny
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday - approximately 8:00-4:30p - need to have flexibility if situation warrants it - 36-40 hours a week - typically 40 hours unless census were to drop - client would then find work to keep individual busy for minimum of 36 hours.
Mileage: .585 per mile from arriving at first patient visit to arriving at last patient visit
Census - usually around 20 or less - Hospice residents; average census of about 10 patients; mixture of facilities and at home. Currently 17 patients in entire department
Travel: Local only - Must have a car and able to travel
On call: 2 nights a week on-call, but do not get calls usually (steady weekend nurse; so, no weekends unless covering vacation/PTO)
Pay: $50-$53 per hour
Employer
Leaderstat - Post Acute
About Pittsburgh, PA
As a travel nurse in Pittsburgh, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Pittsburgh is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80-85°F, and average lows are around 60-65°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 35-40°F, and average lows are around 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Pittsburgh, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's diverse housing market.
- Pittsburgh is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation is also available through the Port Authority of Allegheny County, offering bus and light rail services.
- Pittsburgh has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities and age ranges.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- Pittsburgh has a large population of travel nurses due to its prominent healthcare sector.
- Pittsburgh offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene with unique establishments like Meat & Potatoes, Butcher and the Rye, and Grit & Grace.
- The city also has a rich cultural scene with art museums, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's parks and gardens, such as the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
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