Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Hospice position in a home care setting in the Ellsworth/Bangor, ME area, requiring a valid ME or compact RN license and prior hospice experience.

Details

• Home care and hospice setting serving patients across the Ellsworth and Bangor, ME territory
• Caseload averages 25–30 patients per case manager; office census averages 150 patients
• Common patient types include post-orthopedic surgery, wound care, chronic/acute CHF and COPD, post-cardiac surgery, genitourinary conditions, IV antibiotic teaching, central line care, med pre-fills, and lab draws
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with consideration for 4x10-hour days dependent on experience
• Weekend rotation required, typically once per month but may be more frequent depending on staffing
• Overnight on-call rotation from 5 PM to 8 AM, typically once every 3–4 weeks
• EMR: Netsmart (experience preferred)
• IV pumps provided through vendor
• May be asked to support other agency locations if Ellsworth territory census is low
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Active ME RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver's license required; must have access to own vehicle for patient-to-patient home visits
• Minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience required
• Clinical skills required to manage hospice diagnoses including wound care, CHF, COPD, central line care, IV antibiotic teaching, and lab draws
• Flu vaccination required for eligibility to start
• Must provide 2 professional references from within the past year; at least one reference must be from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Driver's license must be submitted as a separate document for consideration
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health facility in a permanent capacity

Additional Information

• Provide case management and direct patient care to hospice patients in their homes across the Ellsworth/Bangor territory
• Responsibilities include wound care, IV antibiotic teaching, central line care, medication pre-fills, and lab draws
• Support team includes a clinical manager, scheduling team, and lead support staff
• One-week orientation provided
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs; no specific color requirement
• Holiday coverage required when assignment coincides with major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• All time off requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers considered only if they have prior home health and hospice experience
• Travelers living 100+ miles north of Bangor, ME are considered on a case-by-case basis with individual approval