Registered Nurse Home Health

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 seeks an experienced home health nurse to work with an interdisciplinary team in delivering high-quality nursing services in patients' homes and residences.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with physicians, referral sources, and community resources, while maintaining thorough documentation and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and ability to apply it to the community health setting and Hospice.
• Ability to instruct professionals in the care and treatment of the physically and emotionally ill.
• Ability to prepare neat, timely, accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to accept and to utilize supervision.
• Knowledge of the use of community resources.
• Interest in keeping abreast of trends and developments in nursing practice.
• Possession of a current professional nurse licensure to practice in PA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Part time and per diem staff must possess a cell phone with text messaging.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and counseling.
• Provides ongoing assessment to determine service frequency and discharge from service.
• Functions as the designated coordinator of patient care for multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensures care plans follow agency standards and third-party reimbursement requirements.
• Communicates with physicians, referral sources, and team members as required.
• Maintains patient records, reports and other written communications per policy.
• Records emphasize family-oriented approach to patient care.

Skills

Professional nursing theory

Instruct professionals

Record keeping

Accept supervision

Community resources

Nursing practice trends

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.