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Hospice RN
Westover, West Virginia
Home Health Morgantown

$2,320-2,621/week

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Hospice RN

Location: Westover, West Virginia Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week (Sunday through Saturday, 5 shifts/week)

Required Qualifications

WV nursing license
BLS (AHA) certification
Hospice experience
Facility-specific training

Patient Population

Mostly adult patients, with occasional pediatric patients
Common diagnoses: post-COVID pneumonia, wound care, IV antibiotics, CHF exacerbation, COPD exacerbation, post-op joint replacement

Responsibilities

Home health visits for general assessments
Education on medications and disease processes
Teaching caregivers how to provide care after home health discharge
Monitoring the illness for which home health was ordered
Possible wound care and IV infusion
No additional job duties or utilization review

Equipment in the Home

Oxygen and nebulizer are typically present
Some patients already have a CPAP or BiPAP

Visit Expectations

Approximately 6 routine visits per day
Visit counts: routine = 1, SOC = 2, recert and OASIS discharge = 1.5
Goal of about 30 visit-equivalents per week
SOC and other OASIS visits may be discussed

Support and Coverage

Home health aides are available during the day on weekdays
Administrative on-call coverage after hours and on weekends for questions and concerns
Most patients are seen Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some evening and weekend visits as needed

Weekend and On-Call

A weekend nurse is currently scheduled, so this role covers on-call duty
On-call responsibilities include seeing patients discharged unexpectedly from the hospital or those needing an as-needed visit
An on-call schedule covers after-hours patient needs

Holidays

Holidays are divided evenly among staff: one major and one minor holiday

Floating

No floating

Orientation

Staff orientation, including a computer trainer
Field orientation completed with a field or charge nurse

Other

Royal blue scrubs
Candidates may submit to only one position at a time within the health system

About Morgantown, WV

As a Travel Hospice Nurse in Morgantown, WV here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Morgantown's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs in Morgantown are around 82°F, with winter lows around 22°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Morgantown and can be found with relative ease.

Transportation

Morgantown is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system in place for those who prefer not to drive.

Demographics

Morgantown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.
There is a large population of travel nurses in Morgantown.

Things to Do

Morgantown offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
It has a vibrant art and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.

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