Registered Nurse, Home Health

Job Juncture; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Scranton, PA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide hospice home health care.

You will assess, plan, and deliver nursing care with an interdisciplinary team, supervise staff, handle on-call duties, coordinate visits, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements: RN license in the state of operation, CPR, 1 year RN experience, valid driver''s license and a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as an RN in the state of operation.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN.
• Must hold and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct skilled nursing care including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and symptom management.
• Offer education and emotional support to patients and families/caregivers.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.
• Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed.
• Coordinate care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

· Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

· Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (including physicians, therapists, social workers, and aides).

· Provide direct skilled nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, IV therapy, symptom management (especially pain and comfort in hospice), and patient/caregiver education.

· Offer education and emotional support to patients and their families/caregivers based on individual needs.

· Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.

· Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed (common in hospice roles).

· Coordinate care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.

· Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.

· Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualification:

• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
• One (1) year experience as a RN.

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Ability to travel to all business locations.