Registered Nurse, Home Health

Aspire Talent Solutions; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Scranton team (Dickson). You will conduct comprehensive assessments, coordinate and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, therapists, and aides.

Responsibilities include direct skilled nursing, wound care, IV therapy, patient education, and supervising LPNs and aides. You will participate in on-call rotations and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of operation
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct skilled nursing care including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and symptom management.
• Educate and support patients and families based on individual needs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs and home health aides.
• Participate in on-call rotations and admissions as needed.
• Coordinate care activities and document visits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as conditions change.
• Maintain accurate clinical records aligning with agency policies and standards.

Job description

Registered Nurse Scranton (Dickson)

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 (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.