Home Care Weekend Day Registered Nurses $20,000 Sign on Bonus

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA is seeking a Weekend Day Admissions Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and deliver patient care within CMS guidelines. The role involves determining level of care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities include initial and follow-up assessments, developing care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring timely communication of status changes.

Qualifikationen

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved nursing program or equivalent.
• 1 year recent direct care experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
• Regulatory data set collection with high accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team.

Aufgaben

• Perform initial and follow-up assessments within CMS guidelines.
• Develop an individualized plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver patient care per physician orders and care protocols.
• Educate patients and families to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the team promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure quality care.
• Provide end-of-life and palliative care education as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation across EMR and other systems.

Jobbeschreibung

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Position

Weekend Day Admissions Registered Nurses.

HIRING FOR ALL TERRITORIES INCLUDING ALLENTOWN, POCONO, NE BERKS COUNTY. AVAILABLE WEEKEND PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 48/52 Weekends per year working a minimum of either two (2) 12 hour shifts (Sat/Sun); 48/52 Weekends per year working a minimum of three (3) 12 hour shifts (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon); 3 out of 4 Weekends per schedule working a minimum of three (3) 12 hour shifts (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon).

Summary

Responsible for determining the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Performs initial and follow up assessments, completes data collection as per CMS regulation, and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, protocols using a patient/family centered approach, and provides patient/caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals/outcomes.

Job Duties

• Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow up assessments of patient's status that includes physical, psychological and environmental parameters.
• Responsible for completing the data collection as per CMS regulation and initial assessment with a high level of accuracy that reflects quality outcomes measures.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings.
• Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.
• Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient family centered approach.
• Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
• Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy.
• Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals.
• Collaborates with the physician and the interdisciplinary team.
• Determines the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation.
• Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles
• Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments
• Knowledge of Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care
• Highly skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication
• Exhibit excellent time management and organization skills
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• AHA - American Heart Association Within 30 Days
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or DL - Driver's License_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• 1 year experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and EMR platforms
• AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified - American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 Years or CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 Years

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Details

Work Shift: Weekend Shift

Address: 2024 Lehigh St

Primary Location: Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Weekend Day 12 hour shifts

Department: 1004-09128 Home Care - Skilled Nursing - CC

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