Raises in Home Health nursing

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I am currently an RN case manager for a home health agency. Does anyone in home health ever get a raise? I have worked here for over 2 years and instead of a raise, we got a pay cut and the amount of paperwork we are required to do is like twice as much. I love the flexibility but I just can't do this anymore. The RN case managers at my company don't get paid travel time or overtime. The LPNs do get travel time and overtime. I feel it would probably be better to work as an LPN at this agency. Is it like this for everyone?

caliotter3

38,333 Posts

In more than two decades of home health nursing, working for many agencies over the years, I have never received a pay raise except for one step increase when I worked in a union shop at the time.

I worked for a poorly run home health agency w/no regards for the nurses- no raise in 2 years. I then switched to a highly reputable VNA that cares very much about the staff & their reputation, I've have 3 raises in 2 years. Try looking around for a better VNA. The one I work with now is directly affiliated w/ a large hospital and I think this makes a big difference than the stand alone ones.

msteeleart

231 Posts

Specializes in Psych/med surg.

Good for you for finding a decent place for home care. I am planning to leave home health and never looking back. Over the 2 years I worked there every RN meeting we had we had more work loaded on us and less pay so I am kind of jaded at this point. The one RN at the company has worked there for 12 years and makes the same that she makes now. When I voice my opinion during a meeting all I get is a blank stare and wipe of the eyes like they are saying "poor baby". I didn't work my butt to get a masters degree to be treated this way. I do my work and have only called in sick twice in 2 years and don't even get a "good job" or a pat on the back. The last few weeks I am feeling burnt out and really sad that it has come to this.

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