Registered Nurse Home Health

Alliance for Care at Home; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a home health nurse to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and adjust care plans, and coordinate with physicians and caregivers in home settings.

The role requires an RN licensed in PA, with CPR certification and a minimum of two years of professional nursing experience. Travel to patient homes is expected, and a valid driver's license with auto insurance is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and licensed as an RN in the practicing state.
• Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice or community health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Part-time and per diem staff must have a cell phone with text messaging.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments on patients referred for home health nursing services.
• Coordinates care with physicians, referral sources and multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintains patient records and documentation per agency policy.
• Determines service frequency and updates the Plan of Care accordingly.

Skills

Nursing care

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Education

PA RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

This position works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure delivery of high-quality nursing service in accordance with the physician’s orders and with the agency’s programs and policies. Services are provided in the home and in the patient’s place of residence.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates and performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments on patients referred for home health nursing services. Determines eligibility for admission, obtains financial and statistical data, formulates initial care plan according to the patient’s Plan of Care and processes the admission.

• Refers patients to other agency disciplines and to community resources as needed.

• Assesses, promotes, and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing.

• Provides ongoing assessment to determine service frequency, change in Plan of Care and discharge from service in compliance with agency policy and philosophy.

• Functions as the designated coordinator of patient care responsible for assuring the provision of optimum, comprehensive multidisciplinary care.

• Assures care plans are followed according to agency standards for the provision of quality care, appropriate service utilization, and compliance with third party payor requirements for reimbursement.

• Communicates with the patient’s physician, referral source, and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy.

• Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports, and other written communications according to agency policy and directives.

• Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family oriented approach to patient care.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and ability to apply it to the community health setting and Hospice.
• 2. Ability to instruct professionals in the care and treatment of the physically and emotionally ill.
• 3. Ability to prepare neat, timely, accurate and concise records and reports.
• 4. Ability to accept and to utilize supervision.
• 5. Knowledge of the use of community resources.
• 6. Interest in keeping abreast of trends and developments in nursing practice.
• 7. Possession of a current professional nurse licensure to practice in PA.
• 8. Current CPR certification.
• 9. Part time and per diem staff must possess a cell phone with text messaging.
• 10. Position requires the use of your own private vehicle for Network business. You must have a valid driver’s license issued by the applicable state of residency, as well as evidence of auto liability insurance; which must have at least the state-minimum coverage limits. Insurance must be maintained at all times while being employed in this position.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Heavy Work - Exertional activity

• Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs

• Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs

• Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day

Non exertional activity

• Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently

• Handling (grasping) – required frequently

• Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally

Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.

Good physical and mental health.

Visual and auditory acuity required to provide comprehensive nursing care.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside – Office environment and patient homes

Outside - Traveling to cases and/or clinics in extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, snow, ice and/or fog

Hazards - Exposure to contagious disease, road and driving

domestic pets

QUALIFICATIONS

(MINIMUM)

EDUCATION:

A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing who is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state in which practicing, Baccalaureate degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health experience as a professional nurse preferred.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.