Travel Contract

Home Health RN
Lexington, Kentucky
VNA Health at Home

$2,137-2,390/week
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Registered Nurse (Home Health RN)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Overview

  • Specialty: Home Health RN (Adult patients only)
  • Case load: Approximately 30 patients per day
  • Point system: 6.5 points per day
  • Work setting: Home Health (no hospice coverage)
  • Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Weekend and holiday rotation required (hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • Orientation: 2 weeks with a preceptor including a few visits with a work coach
  • Dress code: Scrubs (no specific color requirement)
  • Equipment provided: Phone and tablet

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
  • Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience within the last year
  • Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg experience
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • BLS Certification
  • Proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) software

Additional Information

  • No experience required managing home ventilators
  • Clinical support available 24/7 via clinical manager or educator for emergencies, and 8 AM – 5 PM for routine support
  • Home Health Aides are staffed and must be licensed in the state

Typical Work Schedule

  • Five 8-hour shifts per week
  • Occasional weekend and holiday shifts as part of rotation

About Lexington, KY

As a Travel Home Health Nurse in Lexington, KY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Lexington is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
Weather
  • In the summer, average highs are around 86°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
  • In the winter, average highs are around 42°F, and average lows are around 25°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lexington.
  • They are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Lexington is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options include buses, which provide convenient access to different parts of the city.
Demographics
  • Lexington is a diverse city with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of grass and tree pollen.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Lexington, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare field.
Things to Do
  • There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a thriving arts and music scene.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college basketball and horse racing.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Red River Gorge and exploring the Kentucky Horse Park.
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