I'm being offered a case in Tampa, FL 4 days a week, all in a row, 'round-the-clock for $100 a day. Sleep when the client sleeps eat what the client eats. I'd prepare meals and a meal is provided for me. Help with light housekeeping, ADLs, bathing, escort to appointments (drive client's car) Client is oriented, not-confused, IDDM, forgetful, and unsteady. She's pleasant to be around.
So is this a taker? It seems a real lowball offer but I'm told it is the going rate. I assume the client has already negotiated a rate they will pay and theres not much room for the Home Health Agency to give me much more. I could be wrong on that.
I'm well trained with good experience and stellar references. Am I cheapening myself especially for future jobs? Would you take this? Thoughts...
It sounds like something i would be interested in,but I never see anything like that for nurses.
How would i go about finding that type of work?
I am peds Pdn,so maybe that works differently. Most get some state aid,and my agency always tells me that legally,you cant work more than 16 hrs a day.
smartnurse1982
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Can Rn's do live in cases?
It sounds like something i would be interested in,but I never see anything like that for nurses.
How would i go about finding that type of work?
I am peds Pdn,so maybe that works differently. Most get some state aid,and my agency always tells me that legally,you cant work more than 16 hrs a day.