Looking for guidance from a few HH vets.

[eriksoln]

I am moving forward with my efforts to secure a position outside of the hospital setting. I think home healthcare will provide me with the stable employment I desire. After doing my research to see if it is wise of me to give it a try, I have come to the conclusion that not only is it wise, but necessary.

What I would love to know is:

What do you know now that you wish you had known going into HH care?

[Capco56]

Not sure where you're located, but I work in PA, part of a hospital based HH, and we are "desperately" looking to fill a full-time RN because we have so much work. I travel 45 min to the hospital (office) but my "territory" is much closer to my home. AND, compared to other posts I've read, wages are above the norm. I was hired part time (my choice), but did my first 2 months full time. There always seem to be extra days I can pick up if I choose to, but truthfully...I don't know how anyone does this full time. It is true that there is alot of at home time you spend managing your caseload and organizing. That's why, for me, the balance of part time/family time is perfect!

[Luv2care0907]

Hey Luv2care, If I may ask, how long have yu been a nurse? Experience? What part of the country?

I remember seeing this and then totally forgot. :) I live in South Florida. I've been a nurse for going on 11 years. My main experience was NICU. I have also done other pediatrics and OR.

[Luv2care0907]

Not sure where you're located, but I work in PA, part of a hospital based HH, and we are "desperately" looking to fill a full-time RN because we have so much work. I travel 45 min to the hospital (office) but my "territory" is much closer to my home. AND, compared to other posts I've read, wages are above the norm. I was hired part time (my choice), but did my first 2 months full time. There always seem to be extra days I can pick up if I choose to, but truthfully...I don't know how anyone does this full time. It is true that there is alot of at home time you spend managing your caseload and organizing. That's why, for me, the balance of part time/family time is perfect!

Wow. I wish I could have that kind of situation. My client ended up at the hospital for a few days and I called my agency to ask if I could pick up some days to fill in and the nice lady was curt with me. That's how this agency is. And I never get a call. The people I work for typically rave over me. So why they won't do that, I don't know. I get very tired too of these computer generated letters from the hospital stating that I am not as qualified as other candidates. I would like to know how they come to this decision.