Pediatric Home care Nursing

allnurses Guide · May 30, 2019

Impossible to answer without knowing where you live, what degree you hold, how much experience you have etc.

Motivated87 · May 30, 2019

I am living in Connecticut. I have a BSN I have been in pediatrics for 2 years

River&MountainRN, ADN, RN · May 30, 2019

Which company is it? Some companies just AREN'T worth the hassle, lack of cases, lack of benefits (if they always keep you per diem or don't have enough cases with enough hours to build you a full-time schedule), etc

Motivated87 · May 30, 2019

aveanna healthcare previously known as PSA health care

River&MountainRN, ADN, RN · May 30, 2019

Just now, Motivated87 said:
aveanna healthcare previously known as PSA health care

Ah, have you ever done home care? It's a special specialty, but as long as you have backup income for those famine periods that is the "feast or famine" nature of the beast, know what you're doing already skills-wise, and aren't relying on full-time benefits, then you should be ok. I truly enjoyed my time doing home care---but the lack of decent cases and, therefore, the painful lack of income and benefits became too much after a while.

River&MountainRN, ADN, RN · May 30, 2019

Like I said in my last post (too late to edit it), I enjoyed it and LEARNED a LOT. To go back to your original question, though, $29.50 can or cannot be "enough", depending on the hours/cases available. Try to get an idea of what cases/availability/hours are out there before you decide to make it your full-time position. Some cases just aren't going to work out. Some cases will be in and out of the hospital SO often that you'll be left scrambling. Some will, sadly, pass away. Some will work out wonderfully.

Motivated87 · May 30, 2019

it will be my second job. I already have z full time position at the hospital. I just want something to fill the time during the week

River&MountainRN, ADN, RN · May 30, 2019

8 minutes ago, Motivated87 said:
it will be my second job. I already have z full time position at the hospital. I just want something to fill the time during the week

That is fantastic news! In that case, have fun with it!!! ? ? ? They sometimes have shorter shifts that'll be perfect to slot into down time that you have without becoming overwhelming since it's going to be just a second position!

Motivated87 · May 30, 2019

Thank you so much for your advice. if you dont mind me asking they also asked me how far I am willing to travel. so do I punch in the moment I leave the house or when I get to the job site?

River&MountainRN, ADN, RN · May 30, 2019

5 minutes ago, Motivated87 said:
Thank you so much for your advice. if you dont mind me asking they also asked me how far I am willing to travel. so do I punch in the moment I leave the house or when I get to the job site?

Usually it's when you hit get to the job site, find the tablet that documentation is done on, and then get the tablet started up (or the off-going nurse finishes their notes and logs out so that you can log on).

River&MountainRN, ADN, RN · May 30, 2019

I wouldn't sign up for a radius farther than an hour (what an hour TRULY means for your commute, factoring in major vs back roads and amount of traffic) away from your door. Once you start picking cases, a GREAT case closer to the hour mark away still beats a so-so case closer by, but otherwise don't extend yourself too far too often since commuting time is unpaid and snow can easily transform an hour into an hour+. Consider if it's worth that scenario for a second/side gig. Again, if it's for a GREAT case, maybe it is. I wouldn't recommend it for a case that is in the hospital too frequently, or has issues with the family, etc.