Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Hospice position providing home-based palliative care in South Portland, ME, requiring a valid ME or compact RN license and at least 1 year of hospice experience.

Details

• Home care and hospice setting serving patients across a geographic territory, with travel between patient homes required
• South Portland office census averages 85–90 patients; case managers carry a caseload of 15–20 patients
• Patient population includes oncology, dementia/Alzheimer's, end-stage CHF/COPD, ALS, MS, and Parkinson's diagnoses
• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, business hours 8 AM–5 PM, with weekend and on-call rotation
• Weekend rotation is typically once or twice a month, depending on staffing
• Overnight on-call rotation (5 PM–8 AM) is typically once or twice a month but may vary based on staffing needs
• EMR: Netsmart
• IV pumps are provided through a vendor
• If census in the South Portland territory is low, travelers may be asked to support other agency locations

Requirements

• Active RN license — ME state license or compact license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience required
• Valid driver's license required; candidates must use their own vehicle to travel between patient homes
• Nursing skill set appropriate for oncology, dementia, end-stage cardiac/pulmonary, and neurological conditions

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are considered only if they have prior hospice experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME
• Candidates who have previously worked at any Northern Light Health hospital in a permanent capacity are not eligible
• Manager interviews are required
• Orientation is 1–2 weeks
• Holiday coverage is required if the assignment aligns with a major holiday (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• All RTO requests require manager approval
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs; no specific color requirement
• Flu vaccination is required for clearance to start; only medical exemptions are accepted and must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance for committee review
• Required for consideration: 2 professional references from within the past year, with at least one from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse (peer references not accepted); copies of all certifications; driver's license; and full SSN