Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Home Health Hospice position in South Portland, ME, requiring a ME or compact RN license and a minimum of one year of hospice experience.

Details

• Home health hospice setting — care is provided in patients' homes, not at a hospice house
• Patient population includes oncology, dementia/Alzheimer's, end-stage CHF/COPD, and end-stage neurological conditions such as ALS, MS, and Parkinson's
• Case manager caseload averages 15–20 patients, with an office census of 85–90 patients
• Primary schedule is Friday through Monday, four 10-hour shifts per day
• Business hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with weekend and on-call rotation
• Weekend rotation is typically once or twice a month, depending on staffing
• Overnight on-call rotation (5:00 PM – 8:00 AM) is typically once or twice a month but may increase based on staffing needs
• Floating to other agency locations may be requested if the South Portland territory census is low
• EMR: Netsmart
• IV pumps are provided through a vendor
• Candidates must use their own personal vehicle to travel between patient homes

Requirements

• Active RN license — ME state license or compact license required
• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver's license required; personal vehicle required for travel between patient homes
• Minimum 1 year of experience in home health or hospice nursing
• Clinical proficiency in caring for oncology, dementia, end-stage CHF/COPD, and end-stage neurological condition patients
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Two professional references within the past year required; at least one must be from a supervisor, manager, director, or charge nurse — peer references are not accepted
• Copies of all current certifications required for consideration
• Driver's license copy required as a separate document for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for employment clearance (medical exemptions reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

Additional Information

• Provides hospice case management and direct patient care across a defined home health territory
• Supported by a scheduling team, clinical manager, and lead support team
• Orientation is 1–2 weeks
• Holiday coverage is required when the assignment aligns with major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Business casual attire or scrubs are acceptable; no specific scrub color is required
• Candidates must have a permanent address 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME to be eligible; candidates living 100+ miles north may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible
• First-time travelers with hospice experience will be considered; travelers with at least 1 year of specialty experience are also welcome to apply
• Manager interviews are required