Pay per Visit

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I'm talking with a HH agency about possibly working there. They are going to pay per visit. 32 hrs/week = 16-21 visits per week depending if you have some admissions vs. regular visits. This includes travel time and documentation. OK, that would typically be 4-5 visits per day. Does that seem about right for an nurse working 32 hrs/week? Approx what time of the time should I expect to be done for the day?

Specializes in COS-C, Risk Management.

Your home health agency should provide training for OASIS assessments. Some state home care associations also sponsor seminars if you want to pay out of pocket, but the best way to learn is on-the-job.

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I have been with Home Health for about a year in theSan Diego area. This company paid me per diem, which was per visit. Initially it was 45.00 per visit and start of care 60. Eventually they gave me a company cell phone and 44 cents per mile.

Now I'm part time at 34 an hour with a guarantee of 24 hours per week so I am finally getting paid for the time I'm on the phone with Docs, patients, family members etc. I DO fill med boxes, in fact we have a sales rep who delivers them to our office and they really help a lot.

I know I'm being "low balled" on the hourly rate and I used to make 48 per hour thru agency/contract and that is one of the reasons I am brushing up my resume and fishing for a new "home".

I will never go back to hospital based nursing. I love the fact that I can take my time with the patient in their environment and teaching is so much more relaxed , outcomes are better overall. I do a lot for my patients, I call and ask if they need anything if I'm on my way, pick up an RX, etc. I really don't mind and my visits are well documented.

I enjoy being able to go that extra mile. It's why we are nurses.

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starting mondy orientation

$70 admission $60 per visit in chicago is that good?

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any one works HHC and what are oyu making?

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Make $35/visit and $65/SOC. Live in Philly suburbs. Went to a $33/hr job but did way more driving since territory was 20-40 min from home and office was 30min from home. Thought I would like it better but feel like I truly live in my car. So going back to the close to home company and paid per visit just hope they don't run be ragged again. WILL LEARN TO SAY NO!!!!

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Specializes in Home Health.

South Louisiana: $30 per visit, $50 Admit, $40 recert, $.42 per mile. Pathetic. My salary has decreased over the 9 years I have been in home health.

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Pay per visit is great if you are efficient. Probably not so much if you spend lots of time at home charting after the visit, or if you spend lots of time driving. My rate on the East Coast is ok, not great. $45 for all visits except an admission which is a whopping $55 (total rip off). Moving to the West Coast and got a job with a not for profit HH Agency and the rate for routine visits is $50, Recerts/ROC is $80 and Admission is $130. Woot!! Also, they reimburse mileage at the government rate! Double woot!

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I am also considering a change to home health nursing as I am having a difficult time finding a hospital that will take me on after a 4 yr absence (stayed home with kids). When I inquired about pay, I was told that it ranged from $30 to $75 per visit which is to include driving time, paperwork and the actual patient visit. How the heck am I supposed to know how much money I will be earning? They said the average day is 5-7 patient visits depending on new admits. I appreciate everyone posting and giving feedback. I live in So. California 2 hrs east of L.A. I imagine the pay is better in the large cities but I don't want to commute that far. I would hope that the company pays for mileage or gas but I forgot to ask. I'll ask this afternoon at my 2nd interview. I desperately need this job so say a prayer for me. Thanks!!

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Specializes in COS-C, Risk Management.

You can ask for a ride-along day to see if home health is really your cup of tea. Many places are willing to do that to avoid training someone who doesn't work out after a month or two.

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I second that! I did a ride along day before taking the job just to make sure I was really interested. I was!

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the company i work for now uses the hourly rate as a base rate. which is HORRIBLE!!!considering i would make 33 for a follow and 66 for an admit. i made more in nc with 34 as my base rate. guess i wont be quitting case management anytime soon. it seems so wrong!

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oh im in the inland empire ca btw

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