RN's in HHC, How much do you take home weekly?

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I don't mean to be rude in asking how much you make, but I am curious. I am a nursing student finishing with my ASN next June. My cousin is an LPN and works for about 2-3 home health agencies and she loves it. They LOVE her. She already told me that I have a job lined up with her and that shes already told them about me and I'm pretty much set. She works ALOT. She averages about 8-10 patients a day and brings home BANK! And, she's an LPN. So as an RN, I know I will probably make more, I assume. She gets paid per visit and I remember her telling me depending what type of patient, it ranges from $18-$30 for a visit. She brings home average $1500 a week. Now, she literally works every day. On weekends she will see about 3 patients but it doesn't bother her. I want to know, what I am looking at as an RN (next year) roughly how much home health nurses take home. If you can include your area (city and state), if you get paid per visit or on salary.. that would really help. Thank you!!!!!!

I live in Miami, Fl... just in case. lol

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Specializes in Home Health.

I personally would NEVER hire a brand new grad in home health. They simply do NOT have the autonomy to handle home health yet. That being said, RN's in home health around here get paid about $25-28/hr average.

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Lucky for me they are willing to train me. Everyone starts somewhere! Thanks for the input

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

There is a lot of assessment skills that are learned by experience not in a classroom or preceptorship. Home health you are it whereas in a facility you have nurses and support staff for back-up. This is why several states mandate that nurses hired in skilled home health have a minimum of 1-2 years paid nursing experience. CA is one example.

Go into this eyes wide open. There is a lot in skilled home health that is not covered in nursing school or clinicals. Having the facility experience offers first hand knowledge of the disease process assessed on skilled visit home health.

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Specializes in Rehab, Skilled Nursing.

Everyone has to start somewhere. Whether you are in home care or a hospital you still need to know basic assessment skills.

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It is so funny, everyone is always telling new grads to think outside the box, go into homecare or ltc. Now someone have the opportunity to do so and it not a good idea. Can we offer encouragement. Good luck to you, I started in homecare and it is not easy. My agency did train and have a preceptor program.

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It is so funny, everyone is always telling new grads to think outside the box, go into homecare or ltc. Now someone have the opportunity to do so and it not a good idea. Can we offer encouragement. Good luck to you, I started in homecare and it is not easy. My agency did train and have a preceptor program.

Thank you!! Forreal new grads are struggling to get a job and I have one lined up and some people say it's not a good idea. Smh. Whatever. My cousin is an amazing nurse and I will be shadowing her throughout school to get a feel for it. Good luck with everything and thanks again!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

First make sure your state permits new grads to work skilled home health. Technically Medicare regulations require experienced nurses for skilled home health but there are exceptions.

Next go in with eyes wide open. Basic assessment in nursing school is NOT the same as skilled home health intake, assessment and care planning. You have a better chance with a relative available.

Ensure your state BoN permits you to be precepted/ oriented by an LPN. Some states allow LPNs to train RN or LPN or CNA/CHHA . Some states only allow LPN to orient/train LPNs; and only RNs can orient/train RN, LPN, CNA/CHHA. You are responsible to know your scope of practice.

New grads can be successful in skilled home health with thorough training, skills lab, orientation and preceptorship. If not sure ask. If not confident ask for more training.

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Thank you, JustBeachyNurse.

I know, I am leaving this option as my back up. I would love to be an L&D nurse, and I am sure I will find my nitche while going through clinicals. I just would like to get a job while applying at hospitals. I have many family members who work at magnet hospitals in my area, but I am graduating with my associates. They do state that if I get hired, I must get my bachelors within 3 years. Maybe they can put in a word for me. My main question is how much does a nurse in Home health take home... I have only had one person answer that question for me.

I plan on keeping my eyes peeled with any health job I can get, I am fully aware. I actually worked for one of the home health care places my cousin works as a receptionist a few years ago and I left on good terms. Anyone willing to teach an eager, fast learner will benefit, I promise that. I am not lazy. I am a hardworking mother of 3. Whatever I can get and learn from, whether it is in HHC or in the hospital, I am getting.

Thanks, JustBeachy :)

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

LPNs cannot do start of care, only RNs can and only RNs can do supervision of CHHAs. I can't link threads well from my phone but there was an ongoing thread that listed various salaries (hourly, per visit). I know the two hospital based skilled nursing & hospice services in my area pay much better than the independent agencies. These hospital affiliated services also offer hospital benefits, mileage reimbursement, and priority to transfer positions within the hospital system (hospital, outpatient & affiliate). But the hospital affiliates require 6-12 months paid nursing experience before they will consider your application and they have more comprehensive orientation and training programs.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Here is one thread that may give you a good idea:

https://allnurses.com/home-health-nursing/lets-talk-about-825812.html

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Specializes in Pedi.

I do not see how your cousin could possibly be bringing home $1500 per week based on the schedule you describe.

If she does 10 visits/day x 5 days/week that's 50 visits/week so even IF she was paid the max rate of $30/visit for all the visits (which you state she is not), that would only be $1500 BEFORE taxes. Add in the 3 weekend visits/day you say she does and that's only another $180. Taxes will bring that take home amount down to well under $1500. I know Florida does not have state income tax but Federal Tax, Medicare and Social Security will still be deducted.

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