Home Health RN: Independent, Patient-Focused Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health assignments in patients' homes and residences. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality nursing care according to physician orders and agency programs.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, referrals, patient and family teaching, and maintaining documentation while ensuring safety and privacy in home care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments in home settings.
• Coordinate care with other disciplines and community resources.
• Provide health promotion, preventive and rehabilitation education.

Skills

Home health nursing

Care coordination

Patient teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (US)

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health assignments in patients' homes and residences. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality nursing care according to physician orders and agency programs.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, referrals, patient and family teaching, and maintaining documentation while ensuring safety and privacy in home care settings.