"visit" nurse ?

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the job i applied for and have an interview for next week is a "visit" nurse. does the word "visit" get thrown in for any special reason, or are all hh nurses "visit" nurses. i know this may sound like a stupid question, but i would appreciate a response. thanks a bunch!!

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It just means you're being interviewed for a field position, as opposed to an office position. It could also mean that you will be paid "per visit" as opposed to salaried or hourly. And, this usually means no benefits, but the per visit pay rate is usually quite a bit higher than salaried/per hour. By the way, not a stupid question at all! Home health terms belong to a world of their own -- and what is common here in Texas may mean something entirely different in other areas of the country!

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Specializes in L&D.

Good luck on your interview! :o)

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Thanks so much for the response and much needed words of encouragement!

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

I have run into companies that say visit nurses are not case managers but per diem only without case management duties......paid per visit only.

Seen that alot actually.

Good luck.

renerian

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Our PRN's do case management (which I think is a joke). And they get paid more than me and I have a much larger case load. Anyway... Just venting.. I wish you the best on your interview and it will be the best job you ever had.:chuckle :caduceus:

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