HomeCare Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem, Augusta

Job Description Summary: As a homecare RN at MaineGeneral, you will focus on promoting patient well-being, independence, and quality of life in the patient's home setting. You will also play a crucial role in supporting patients with chronic illnesses and providing end-of-life care when needed. Job Description: $15,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced RNs Must have one year of RN experience Must accept at least a 30 hour-per-week position. Current MaineGeneral employees are ineligible; former MaineGeneral employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months of separation from employment. Bonus is paid out in 3 increments Role: Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) Are you adventurous and looking for a new challenge in your nursing career that will foster your clinical independence and decision-making? Are you looking for an organization that is committed to creating “joy” in the workplace and understands that nurses need some TLC too? If so, MaineGeneral Homecare and Hospice is the organization for you! We are looking for the Best of the Best nurses to join our team so that we can become the #1 Homecare and Hospice Agency in the state of Maine! We invest in our nurses as soon as they come on board by providing a laptop, and an iPhone with several state-of-the-art apps, along with an extensive orientation program in partnership with a specially trained preceptor. We value our nurses’ opinions and encourage the sharing of ideas through many shared governance committees. We are deeply committed to providing ongoing education and support for clinical certification and professional growth. We’re currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Hospice Case Manager position on our Hospice South Team based out of Augusta. This position is available for 32 to 40 hours per week (candidate choice) with a weekday schedule. The position requires a call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays. What You'll Do: 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 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 and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Participates in interdisciplinary team planning to collaborate with other disciplines to determine the appropriateness of care and other services needed. Provides discharge education to patients. Your Qualifications: A current license as a Registered Nurse in Maine or licensed from a compact state, required 1-2 years of acute or med/surg nursing experience, preferred Previous homecare, hospice, CCU, or ED experience, helpful Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record, required Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision Strong technology/computer skills and previous experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Work Shift: Job Exempt: No Benefits: Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future. Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle. Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness: An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 . Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 . EEO is Law