AnnemRN

AnnemRN

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  1. Thinking of giving up school nursing position for Home Health... need advice

    AnnemRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Home Health

    I've been in home health for 19 yrs. It's pretty busy even when using a laptop or tablet. The one thing I really didn't like when I worked as a full time case manager was being required to take...

  2. Case manager deciding when to discharge rather than the RN seeing the patient?

    AnnemRN replied to HeadingWest's topic in Home Health

    If the wounds are healed and there are no other problems the patient should be discharged. Discharge instructions should include pressure ulcer prevention and if wounds reoccur then patient can be...

  3. "Fee Basis" Exemption for Home Health Nurses

    AnnemRN replied to sweetsugar's topic in Home Health

    Wow!! that is awesome news. I hope they win this case, that will really shake up the home health agencies that pay per visit. It will give nurses and ancillary staff some much needed clout. Thanks...

  4. "Fee Basis" Exemption for Home Health Nurses

    AnnemRN replied to sweetsugar's topic in Home Health

    I must be smoking the same thing because that's exactly how I feel. I would love for us to collectively band together and refuse to accept any position that pays per visit. In reality, I know we need...

  5. very confused about my hospice job- need advice

    AnnemRN replied to maybug's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As a former inpatient hospice nurse I have to say it was anything but "luxe". I literally ran my butt off the entire 12 hours sometimes, having to be in patient's rooms every hour for symptom control....

  6. Going to Facilities

    AnnemRN replied to idobelieve's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I found that to be true, where staff would actually save routine things for me to do that they were perfectly capable of doing themselves. Such as monthly catheter changes and blood sugar checks. It...

  7. Lets talk about $$$

    AnnemRN replied to russki1313's topic in Home Health

    Just the barebones 1. State (city would be nice) 2. Salary 3. Benefits 4. Perks if any 1. Northern California 2. $41.36/hr 3. no health benefits 4. company cellphone &

  8. I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

    AnnemRN replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

    I don't know your financial situation, but if it were me I would not work for this company. Here's the math - Let's say you drive 30 miles/day x 5 days per week. You would put on 600 miles per month...

  9. homecare homebase

    AnnemRN replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In the past, I have used McKesson which I liked. I now am using Homecare Homebase and find it very tedious and time consuming. Our agency does not admit mothers and babies, yet the software always has...

  10. Is your Hospital requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts?

    AnnemRN replied to floridaboundrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a RN for 22 yrs and was asked for a copy of my college transcripts last year by my

  11. Working for 2 agencies at the same time

    AnnemRN replied to tktjRN's topic in Home Health

    It doesn't always work even if you don't tell anyone. I worked part time for one agency and then was hired per diem for another. I didn't tell anyone unfortunately, one of the per diem aides saw me...

  12. Using HH computer software

    AnnemRN replied to agardner2020's topic in Home Health

    The good part is that you're information is readily available to whomever once you synchronize. No more driving to the office to turn in paperwork or faxing. I don't think it's faster though, the...

  13. Excessive documentation

    AnnemRN replied to suanniam4's topic in Home Health

    I have to agree, I haven't had any short visits in a long

  14. Working for 2 agencies at the same time

    AnnemRN replied to tktjRN's topic in Home Health

    I know from experience that some agencies do not like their employees working for their competitors. I don't think it's legal to prevent you from working for 2 HHA's, but they might make it difficult...

  15. Would you consider HHC a stable position?

    AnnemRN replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in Home Health

    TipitiwichitRN, Find out what their census is and how many visits each nurse has daily. I would want to know how many case managers there are and what their caseload is. If your hospital is going...

  16. OASIS questions

    AnnemRN replied to tinyRN72's topic in Home Health

    My agency requires OASIS on all patient's over 18

  17. Would you consider HHC a stable position?

    AnnemRN replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in Home Health

    Home health will be even more important with the health care changes. In an effort to contain costs hospitals will be relying on home health to keep patients from being readmitted too soon. I would...

  18. Excessive documentation

    AnnemRN replied to suanniam4's topic in Home Health

    That's exactly the reason why I don't work pay per visit. Not all agencies are as inflexible as yours, but many will pay you a reduced hourly rate to complete documentation. I hope you're getting...

  19. Feeling like being strung along. help

    AnnemRN replied to scarlet14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here's the bad news, the supposed nursing shortage is over rated. The colleges in my area are mass producing nurses who can't find work because there are not enough positions out there. In fact, one...

  20. Who provides the supplies?

    AnnemRN replied to MrsLpn12's topic in Home Health

    The agency supplies the bag, but I ended up buying my own more user friendly bag. I also use my own BP cuff and

  21. Pre-employment physicals

    AnnemRN replied to Zobu's topic in Home Health

    Generally, you don't do much lifting in home health. Occasionally, I have demonstrated proper transfer techniques for a patient's family, but only because PT wasn't seeing the patient until the next...

  22. Pre-employment physicals

    AnnemRN replied to Zobu's topic in Home Health

    I've never been asked for a pre-employment physical. It's only after I've interviewed and accepted a position that the agency will arrange and pay for a physical. As far as agility, the agencies I've...

  23. ICU nurse to Home Health?

    AnnemRN replied to lbktexnurse's topic in Home Health

    Yes, and you may be required to do overnight call. The frequency varies depending on the agency(it may be once a week, or once a month). Overnight call generally is from 5pm to 8am and is in addition...

  24. Has anyone worked or heard of Brightstar?

    AnnemRN replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Home Health

    Yes, that is a lot to ask before an interview. I would be leary too. I have applied for Brightstar in the past and haven't been asked to provide anything before the interview. I guess they don't want...

  25. ICU nurse to Home Health?

    AnnemRN replied to lbktexnurse's topic in Home Health

    It used to be pretty common to have a lot of flexibility in home health, but that's not always the case nowadays. In the past, I was able to rearrange my schedule to allow me to have a teacher...