Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $35-56 per hour

MaineGeneral Health; Farmingdale (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403b retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Discount program

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Health in Farmingdale, Maine. The role emphasizes home-based care, collaborative planning with multidisciplinary teams, and patient-centered management for diverse conditions.

The Home Health RN will assess, educate, and treat patients in their homes, with a flexible schedule (32 or 40 hours) and limited on-call duties. Based in Augusta with travel to nearby areas, supporting a patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license or ability to obtain promptly.
• Minimum 1 year acute or Med/Surg nursing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Home health or ED/ICU/CCU/home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and care appropriateness.
• Provide direct treatment, education, and management of health conditions; make referrals as needed.
• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans to optimize outcomes; monitor and communicate patient status.

Skills

Maine RN license

Acute/Med-Surg experience

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Job description

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Farmingdale, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

The role of the homecare RN involves a range of responsibilities aimed at promoting health, preventing illness, and managing the care of individuals with various medical conditions. Homecare RNs play a crucial role in promoting continuity of care, allowing individuals to receive health care services in the comfort of their homes, and facilitating a more personalized and patient-centered approach to health care.

The Role: Home Health Case Manager Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Highlights

Enjoy the benefits of flexibility and autonomy when scheduling patient visits.

Our staff has smaller caseloads, the support of a triage team to facilitate urgent patient needs, and an education department that is committed to the growth of your professional life.

Our Case Managers’ work/life balance is supported by having designated after-hours staff, resulting in reduced after-hours and PRN visits. We outsource our after-hours clinical support, have limited on-call shift assignments, and have decreased our after-hours admissions for our on-call staff.

We value our nurses’ opinions and encourage the sharing of ideas through many shared governance committees.

This position is 32 or 40 hours per week (candidate’s choice at hire), with limited on-call, weekend, and holiday rotation.

You would be based out of Augusta, but staff must be flexible to work in/travel to areas surrounding the South Team’s territory (Greater Augusta)

The Work

Consult with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate the patient's status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfer, and discharge.

Provides direct treatment, education, and management of health conditions, including making recommendations to providers regarding additional services needed and referrals for community resources.

Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

You Have

An active Maine RN license or the ability to obtain the same in a timely fashion is required.

At least 1 year of acute or med/surg (or equivalent) nursing experience is required.

Previous ED, ICU, CCU, Or Home Care Experience Preferred.

Valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record, required

Strong technology/computer skills and previous experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

MaineGeneral Health Job ID #R16602.

About MaineGeneral Health

At MaineGeneral Health, we believe the best care starts with supporting the people who provide it.

As Kennebec Valley's largest private employer and a trusted independent, nonprofit health system, our nearly 5,000 employees, including more than 250 physicians and advanced practice providers, are united by a shared mission to enhance, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities.

Whether your passion is direct patient care or supporting the teams behind it, you'll find meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture committed to helping you thrive

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program