Description

American Traveler is seeking a Home Health RN with 2+ years of experience and a NH or compact license for a 13-week assignment requiring Oasis assessment competency.

Details

• Home health setting providing care to adult patients
• Caseload of approximately 6 visits per day
• Shift options include 5x8 Days (8a-4:30p) Thursday-Monday, or 4x10 Thursday-Sunday or Friday-Monday
• Weekend work required
• No call or floating requirements
• 8-hour unit orientation provided

Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross only accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of home health nursing experience required
• Must be able to perform admissions and complete Oasis assessments
• Experience with blood glucose/glucometer management and phlebotomy
• Skilled in care and management of peripheral IVs, central lines, and ports
• Experience with wound care, pressure ulcer prevention/management, and drain management
• Experience with G-tube site care and nutritional assessment
• Experience with medication administration and management
• Experience with oxygen safety and administration
• Experience with suprapubic and urinary catheter management
• Clinical assessment documentation and infection control precaution skills required
• Professional references required, with at least one pending reference accepted to begin the process

Additional Information

• Conduct home visits including routine assessments and documentation of significant changes in condition
• Scrub attire is flexible
• Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and accepted at the local rate
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position
• Former employees of any facility associated with the health system are not eligible, regardless of separation length
• Drug screening must be completed within 14 days of the start date