Registered Nurse

IJN Health Systems; Chadds Ford Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

IJN Health Systems in Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The RN will create and manage individualized plans of care, perform home visits, intake, and start-of-care assessments, and provide personalized nursing support in patients' homes.

Attention to detail and a patient-centered approach are essential. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, coordination with physicians and other staff, and ensuring nursing care aligns with current standards and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (RN).
• Currently licensed in good standing in the state of Delaware / a valid Compact State License.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home care.
• A valid driver’s License
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
• Initiates appropriate preventative and rehab nursing procedures.
• Prepares & submits timely clinical and progress notes.
• Oversees coordination of patient services.
• Informs MD and other staff of changes in PT situation or needs.
• Completes medical history/home safety check/environmental assessments.
• Performs socio-psychological evaluation.
• Performs assessment visit and documents timely.
• Performs physical examination and review of all body systems and documents accordingly.

Education

RN license

Delaware license / Compact State License

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) PART -TIME (P/T) AND PRN

Job Summary

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team of compassionate clinicians at our Pennsylvania Location. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. Making Home visits, intake, and start-of-care. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. Creating personalized care plans for patients able to observe and communicate effectively in your patients' best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (RN).
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in the state of Delaware. / a valid Compact State License
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home care.
• A valid driver's License
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
• Initiates appropriate preventative and rehab nursing procedures.
• Prepares & submits timely clinical and progress notes.
• Oversees coordination of patient services.
• Informs MD and other staff of changes in PT situation or needs.
• Completes medical history/home safety check/environmental assessments.
• Performs socio-psychological evaluation.
• Performs assessment visit and documents timely. (i.e., OASIS/ Skilled Nursing Note, etc.).
• Performs physical examination and review of all body systems and documents accordingly.
• Develops individualized Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician for approval and implementation, and performs necessary revisions based upon patient needs.
• Determines medical necessity for other services.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
• Evaluates the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities and need for home health aide.
• Develops and implements the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered. Revises and signs this care plan at the beginning of each certification period.
• Supervises HHA in accordance with state/federal requirements and documents the supervision.
• Orders “other” professional services that may be appropriate to the needs.
• Reviews billing processes with patient and/or family, advising patient and/or family when copay or Medicare is not likely to pay for services.
• Effectively communicates ongoing with patient and family progression/changes in POC.
• Effectively communicates with Supervisor/Clinical Director/other disciplines in the case.
• Communicates with the patient’s MD (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effective treatment modalities and/or rehabilitative therapy modalities.
• Actively communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices.
• Submits requests for re-authorization of “more visits needed” to payers in a timely manner.
• Coordinates Community Services for the patient to assist in safe home care needs.
• Participates in the QA Committee.
• Performs timely clinical record reviews (CRR) per Agency policy in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor.
• Participates in ongoing staff meetings/in-services.
• Participates in the growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for same discipline employees.
• Participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the nursing services of the organization.
• Maintains professional licensure per state requirements.
• Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event’s occurrence.
• Submits written time requests 2 weeks or more in advance of planned time off.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Equipment To Be Operated

Vehicle to do routine patient visits, possible transfer/lifting devices, medical supplies

Work Environment

Indoors, performing patient care assessment/tasks in the patient’s residence. Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites. Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Functional Abilities

• Able to access patient’s homes that may not be handicap accessible.
• Able to hear, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical Requirements

• Daily: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, lifting/transferring 150 lbs. or greater, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.
• When duties/responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement
• Paid Mileage
• Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of employment
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
• Valid driver’s license
• First aid/CPR certification required