Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health/Hospice RN requiring recent home health experience and OASIS documentation proficiency for a 13-week assignment.

Details

• Home Health and Hospice unit in a post-acute care setting
• Patient population includes CHF, diabetes, renal disease, wound care, IV therapy, and management of drains and other devices
• Typical caseload includes 6 points per day, such as an admission plus 3-4 patients
• Responsible for SOCs, re-certs, and resumptions
• Works alongside CNAs who provide home health/hospice aide support
• Schedule is Monday-Friday 0800-1630 with rotating weekends and holidays
• Weekend rotation typically occurs every 4th or 5th weekend with a day off before and after
• Holiday coverage required for up to two holidays per year
• On-call rotation includes one weekend per month and one evening per week
• May be required to see hospice patients while on call, with training provided
• Uses a computerized charting system for documentation

Requirements

• Active RN license in Michigan required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Recent home health experience within the last 2 years required
• OASIS documentation proficiency required
• Wound care experience required
• Strong infection control practices in the home environment required

Additional Information

• Provide skilled nursing care to home health and hospice patients including wound care, IV therapy, and chronic disease management
• Support and supervision available after hours through an administrator, RN coordinator, or office support supervisor
• Scheduling is coordinated by the office
• Dress code requires solid color, clean, and professional scrubs
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Candidates who previously worked at the facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local for pay purposes