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Job Opportunity: Home Health & Hospice RN

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurse to provide nursing care and case management for patients in a home health and hospice setting. The role involves initial and ongoing assessments, care planning, medication administration, patient and family education, and coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct initial and regular physical assessments and health history evaluations.
Develop, initiate, and revise individualized care plans based on patient needs and diagnoses.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Provide healthcare instructions to patients and families.
Identify and implement discharge planning needs.
Serve as Case Manager when assigned, coordinating care for an assigned caseload.
Prepare clinical notes and communicate with physicians regularly (at least every 60 days).
Ensure necessary equipment and services are arranged.
Supervise and evaluate home health aide care.
Provide care within a 60-mile radius of Dickinson, including patients in homes and nursing facilities.
Participate in on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
On-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays (24-hour call coverage on weekends/holidays)

Required Qualifications

Current RN license in North Dakota.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
Home Health & Hospice nursing experience required.
Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.
Ability to work independently with minimal clinical involvement.

Patient Population

Adults, Geriatrics, Pediatrics in home health and hospice care settings.

Additional Information

Scrub color: Any solid color.
EMR system used: HomeCare HomeBase.
Mileage is factored into compensation; no separate mileage reimbursement.
Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year.
Return to Office (RTO) required upfront; no additional RTO approvals after submission.

Experience Requirements

Home Health & Hospice nursing experience required (years not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1 year).
No explicit prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health & Hospice RNs seeking a contract role with a structured schedule and on-call responsibilities.

Facility

CHI Health at Home

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About Dickinson, ND

As a Travel Home Health Nurse in Dickinson, ND here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs: 80-85°F, average lows: 50-55°F.
Winter average highs: 20-25°F, average lows: 0-5°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Fairly diverse with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder in the winter due to the cold and dark days.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

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