shondaRN

Doesn't that equal to about 12.50 an hour?? You are worth more than that! The salary is not enough for a RN. What state are you in?

I'm interested in working as a case manager at BCBS. I applied to the position. I'm curious what your experiences have been. Also, is there a transfer option to work at home. I have less than one year of home health care case manager, but I have been a nurse for 10 years with varied experience in ICU, other acute areas, long term care, and pain management. Does it matter how much experience you have before you can work out of your home? Thank you for your thoughts. Shonda

Hello Everyone- I'm seriously considering getting my Master's, but I am still debating on the specialty. I am really interested to hear if anyone has specialized in Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics. I want to learn more about these areas and what types of jobs exist. Thanks! Shonda:nurse:

I agree 20 visits a week is not PRN.

Thanks for your response. I've submitted a application for a nonprofit agency in the area. Now I know what to look for in a home health agency.:)

Thank you! It is a beautiful place to live, and I love it here. :redpinkhe

I'm new to home health, but I do know that not all agencies are for profit. There may be fewer, but they are out there! In fact, I just applied to one in Portland,OR. Luckily Oregon has a nurses' union that is involved with some of the home health agencies in Oregon.:)

I'm curious. What agency did you work for? Thanks.

You mentioned you do want to do any overtime. I can totally relate. But I was wondering if your employer ever gives you more patients than you can handle in 8 hours. It sounds like you have a great job! :nurse:

You hit it right on the mark!

To answer if FMLA will cover a leave of abscence. The answer is YES! I needed 2 weeks off for anxiety issues and knew I would need to be covered by FMLA to keep my job. I recognized the fact that I needed a medication adjustment to practice safely and took care of myself and continued on. So, yes FMLA will cover, but it is kinda awkward communicating it to the supervisor. But I had to do what I had to do. :) Hope this helps!:nurse:

Looks like it has been over a month since the last reply...This has been a very encouraging post! I've enjoyed it. It would be awesome if it could keep going.:)

:)I would love to know some tips on effective time management. How long do you allow for each visit? Do you complete your work in the home or at your home? Do you have to go into an office or do you work from home? Thanks! Shonda

Hello Everyone, I'm interested in hearing from everyone. I would like to know where you are working and how long your orientation is/was. How many OASIS assessments did you complete with someone before you were on your own? Did anyone ask for more orientation time and how did that go? I felt my time was too short. I completed 1 OASIS by myself at home with no one helping me. My clinical manager wanted me to "jump in with both feet" because that is how you gain experience. There may be truth to that but it was too early for me. I was totally new to home health. I did about one week and went back to my manager 3 times about wanting more orientation time. I finally had to tell her that "I feel like you are not listening to me." That got her attention and she actually said to let her know again if that happens. :) I got 2 more weeks of orientation with a preceptor. The preceptor was a well seasoned nurse in home health and ER. She was awesome and I learned so much! The 2 weeks was a nice addition to the few days I had in the beginning. BTW I worked for Amedisys in Portland,OR. Shonda:D

That's unbelievable! $11.00? Which state do you work in? Shonda