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

MaineGeneral Health; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403b retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Pet insurance

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Discount program

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing role based in the Greater Augusta area, with coverage for Hallowell, ME. Flexible 32 or 40 hours per week, limited on-call, weekends and holidays.

The RN will collaborate with nursing staff and a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered home health care, maintain clinical documentation, and support patients in managing complex conditions in their homes.

Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license or ability to obtain in a timely fashion.
• At least 1 year of acute or med/surg nursing experience.
• Previous ED, ICU, CCU, or home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong technology/computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admissions, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Provide direct treatment, education, and management of health conditions; make referrals for additional services and community resources.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on assessments; monitor and document patient condition.

Skills

Active Maine RN license

1 year acute/med-surg experience

Driver's license

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Hallowell, 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 #R16602r.

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