Registered Nurse, Home Health

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

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) in Scranton/Dickson City, PA to deliver patient-centered care and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include direct clinical care, care planning, patient education, and supervision of nursing staff.

The role requires PA RN licensure, 1 year of clinical RN experience (home health or hospice preferred), CPR/BLS, and a valid driver’s license for local travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN).
• Minimum of one year of clinical RN experience (home health or hospice preferred).
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care including wound care, IV therapy, medications, and symptom management.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans with physicians and the care team.
• Educate patients and families on care management and health maintenance.
• Oversee and delegate tasks to LPNs/LVNs, HHAs, and nursing staff.
• Participate in on-call rotations and urgent clinical responses.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

ASN or BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Scranton / Dickson City, PA

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you will conduct assessments, manage individualized care plans, and provide direct skilled nursing care in coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Clinical Care: Perform comprehensive physical, emotional, and psychosocial assessments. Deliver skilled interventions including wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, and symptom/pain management (hospice/palliative care).

• Care Planning & Coordination: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, therapists, social workers, and care aides. Respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

• Patient & Family Support: Educate patients and caregivers on care management, disease progression, and health maintenance while offering emotional support.

• Team Supervision: Oversee and delegate tasks to LPNs/LVNs, Home Health Aides (HHAs), and nursing support personnel.

• On-Call & Emergency Response: Participate in scheduled on-call rotations, patient admissions, and urgent clinical responses as needed.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in full compliance with state/federal regulations, agency policies, and professional standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ASN or BSN).

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical RN experience required (Home Health or Hospice experience preferred).

• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.

• Certifications: Active CPR/BLS certification required.

• Driver Requirements: Valid driver’s license with an insured, reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within the service area.