Home Care in Southeastern, MA. ?'s :)

[RxOnly]

I'm interested in taking a per diem home care position to get the feel of it because I don't think I've quite found my niche yet... I like what I hear from people on this website, but I wanted to ask my fellow MA nurses... ( FYI I'm an LPN in southeastern MA with almost 3yrs exp in both primary care and substance abuse)

What's the pay like? Are there agencies that I should avoid- any good ones in particular that you'd recommend?? Is it true that it's just you, your car, your computer, and a few meetings every so often?? How about case load- do you get any choice in the matter of what type of clients you see? Actually, any information at all, or links to places where I can find it would be GREAT. Haha...

Thanks in advance for any advice :)

[MauraRN]

Not me. I did talk to Centrus, but I like skilled nursing visits best. I did pick up a 2nd job doing straight up med visits. they don't have enough pts for full time but it confirms that I need to get out of psych and into med home care. Thanks for the replies, hope the new job goes well.

[sMoLsNurse]

Hi, Just a quick question. How did you go about your search when you found the job for med visits? I am searching and googling and what-not, but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for in terms of skilled visits and psych home visits. Thanks!

[MauraRN]

A friend referred me to the medical skilled visit company. Unfortunately, Steward Home Health has taken over the world of home care in eastern Massachusetts. South Shore VNA is affiliated with South Shore Hospital and that is a good option. Cape Cod VNA covers patients up to Plymouth as well as the Cape.