Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in South Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Asap start needed


Manager Interviews

About Facility:

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice Bangor


Bangor, ME

General Information:

Bangor Office Census averages between 250 and 275 patients


Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? Yes


Will you accept a first-time traveler? Only if they have Home Health Experience

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

S/P orthopedic surgeries, Wound care, Chronic/Acute CHF and COPD, s/p cardiac surgeries, genitourinary, IV antibiotic teaching/central line care, med pre-fills, lab draws

Patient Ratios:

Case Manager averages 25 to 30 patients

Required Licensure & Certifications:

RN Licensed for State of Maine


BLS


Driver’s License? Yes, driver’s license and must use own vehicle to drive from patient home to patient home.

Skills required:

Nursing skill set to care for the common diagnosis listed above

Support within the Department:

Scheduling


Clinical Manager


Lead Support Team

Technology/ Equipment:

EMR: Netsmart


IV pumps: Provided through vendor

Floating:

If Bangor Territory Census is low may ask traveler to support other agency locations, if census allows.

Orientation:

1 week

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: Typically once a month, could be more dependent upon staffing


Call requirement: Overnight - 5 PM to 8 AM. Rotation is typically twice a month but could be more dependent upon staffing


Holiday Expectations: Will be required if assignment aligns with major holiday (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4 th , Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)


RTO: Manager approval


Shift times: 5 (8) hour days, Monday thru Friday, weekend and on call rotation, business hours 8 AM to 5 PM

Other notes:

Scrub Color: Business casual or scrubs. No certain color requirement


Parking: N/A - assignment is Home Health, traveler will be driving from patient home to patient home. There is onsite parking at the office location when stopping in for meetings and picking up supplies

Planet Healthcare Job ID #10-342338. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

 

Our Methodology

 

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Casual work, New year, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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