Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,586 per week at Wellspring Nurse Source
South Portland, ME 04106
About the Job
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in South Portland, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/10/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)**Job Summary:
A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, patient-centered nursing care to patients in their homes, focusing on promoting health, managing chronic conditions, and assisting with recovery or palliative care. The RN works independently or as part of a home healthcare team to deliver high-quality care while coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and social needs, to develop individualized care plans.
- Administer prescribed medications, wound care, IV therapy, and other treatments as required.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, medication management, self-care, and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitor patients for changes in health status, responding to acute issues such as infections, medication reactions, or chronic condition exacerbations.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring continuity and improved health outcomes.
- Provide wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and other specialized nursing interventions.
- Assist patients with mobility, self-care, and activities of daily living (ADLs) when necessary.
- Promote infection control and safety in the home setting to prevent complications.
- Document patient care, progress, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Advocate for patients by connecting them with community resources, support services, and medical professionals as needed.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses, injuries, or end-of-life care.
- Educate caregivers and family members on how to care for patients, ensuring proper techniques and safety practices.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Home Health Nurse Certification (HHNC) preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in home health care
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30056354. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Home Health,07:00:00-15:00:00
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.