Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Westminster, MD
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview:
Seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality home health care to patients in Howard and Carroll County. This field-based role focuses on delivering individualized care, managing complex clinical needs, and supporting patients in a home setting to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Schedule & Work Details:

• Location: Howard and Carroll County coverage area
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekly Guarantee: 32 hours
• On-Call/Weekend Requirement: On-call required
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits (first to last patient)
• Pay Rate: $51 to $53 per hour
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and plan of care
• Perform patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and adjust care plans as needed
• Administer medications, treatments, and specialized procedures
• Manage complex clinical tasks including central line care, wound care, wound vacs, and catheter care (foley and suprapubic)
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection
• Document patient care accurately and timely in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and home care techniques

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the appropriate state
• Prior home health experience required
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with pleurex drains
• Experience with central line care
• Proficiency in wound care and wound vac management
• Experience with catheter insertion (foley and suprapubic)
• Strong venipuncture skills
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) is a plus