Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $1,878 per week in East Hartford, CT

Conduct home visits covering a range of case types including Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-Up Visits, with an expected caseload of 5-10 patients per day. Complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of each patient appointment using HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR; proficiency in OASIS is required .

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Hospice RN in East Hartford, Connecticut, 06108!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and direct home nursing care according to physician orders, agency policies, and procedures through competent application of the nursing process
• Conduct home visits covering a range of case types including Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-Up Visits, with an expected caseload of 5-10 patients per day
• Complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of each patient appointment using HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR; proficiency in OASIS is required
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Meet expected weekly productivity of approximately 30 points per week, equating to roughly 40 hours per week; all overtime must be pre-approved
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend assignments as required; specifics to be discussed during the interview

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in hand - no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum of 1 full year of recent Hospice experience (first-time travelers not accepted; recent specialty experience required)
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Proficiency in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR used within the last 6 months; if outside of 6 months, a retraining course must be completed during compliance
• Proficiency in OASIS required, used within the last 6 months; if outside of 6 months, a retraining course must be completed during compliance
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and agency-required auto insurance; must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the assigned care center
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with a variety of hospice case types including Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-Up Visits
• Familiarity with New Haven and/or New London County service areas
• Comfort with extended drive times between patients within a 50-75 mile radius
• Flexibility to float to nearby clinic locations when patient census is lower than expected

Why Join Us

• Mileage reimbursed at the IRS standard rate (patient home to patient home), providing support for the travel demands of this field-based role
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in hospice care while gaining experience across a diverse patient caseload in a supportive home health environment