Registered Nurse

Traditional Home Health Care; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits offered

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

401k options

Career stability

Continuing education

Job summary

TRADITIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE in Scranton, PA seeks an RN for an immediate full-time role (Mon-Fri) serving Scranton and surrounding areas. You will admit patients, assess needs, plan and manage care, and document thoroughly while coordinating with physicians and families.

Must hold an active Pennsylvania RN/LPN license and possess a valid driver's license. Travel to assignments and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current license as a RN and/or LPN in Pennsylvania.
• Must have current driver's license and ability to travel to case assignments.
• Excellent assessment and documentation skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to Traditional Home Health Care.
• Assesses patient status and develops plan of care with physician, nursing supervisor, patient and family.
• Administers patient care and evaluates the care plan per physician orders.
• Reports status changes to physician and nursing supervisor; revises plan of care as needed.
• Maintains meticulous documentation including all interactions, case conferences, and changes to plan of care.
• Acts as liaison with patients, therapists, nursing supervisor and health care team.
• Informs patients of additional services and referrals to community resources.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/written communication

Travel to case assignments

Education

RN/LPN license in PA

Job description

• Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem Hours

TRADITIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE

Job Title: RN

Job Location: Scranton, Pa and surrounding areas

Immediate need: Full-time position Monday through Friday

Join our team of professionals and make a difference in someone’s life.

At Traditional Home Health Care we listen, respect, and value your hard work.

**Industry leader with a CMS 4.5 Star rating in Northeast Pennsylvania**

Job Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To The Following

• Admits patients to Traditional Home Health Care.
• Assesses patient status and develops plan of care in collaboration with physician, nursing supervisor, patient and family members.
• Administers patient care, management and evaluation of the care plan, teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders.
• Reports patient status changes, care, and progress to physician and nursing supervisor on a continuous basis. Revises plan of care by consultation with physician.
• Timely and accurately prepares, maintains and submits meticulous documentation as required by Traditional Home Health Care including all interactions with patients, case conferences, medication changes, various OASIS time points, and changes to plan of care.
• Acts as a liaison and maintains contact with patients, therapist, nursing supervisor, and other members of the health care team.
• Informs patients of other services that are available and makes referrals to other community resources as needed.

Requirements

• Current license as a RN and or LPN in Pennsylvania
• Must have current driver's license
• Ability to travel to case assignments
• Excellent assessment skills, documentation skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills
• Acute care and/or home health experience is preferred.

Traditional Home Health Care is a leader in the health care field providing skilled nursing/aide services and state of the art educational programs that have proven results. Our goals are clear: to restore the patient's health and increase patient confidence in their own abilities so that they may lead healthier more productive lives. To learn more about Traditional Home Health Care, please visit our website at www.TraditionalHomeHealthCare.com

Why Choose Traditional Home Health?

• Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem Hours
• Supportive Team and Environment
• Health Benefits offered
• Paid Time off
• Easy to use electronic documentation - training provided
• Orientation and in the field training
• Weekly pay
• Competitive Rates
• 401k Options
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous Education
• Growing Company
• Long Standing employee retention
• Career Stability
• Assignments close to home
• 24/7 support for you and your patients

Equal Employment Opportunity

Traditional Home Care provides equal employment opportunity regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origins, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status or non-job-related disability. This is reflected in all employment practices and policies regarding hiring, training, transfers, rate of pay, termination and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment, salary and benefits are determined based upon ability to perform the job, as well as dependability once hired.