Registered Nurse, Home Health

H. T. PROF Group; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a registered nurse for hospice home health care in Scranton, PA. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering skilled nursing care, and coordinating with physicians and therapists.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license in the operating state and at least 1 year of RN experience, with strong skills in wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and patient education. Travel to patient locations will be required and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

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

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 based on individual needs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other staff.
• Coordinate care activities and document to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as conditions change.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and align care with policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Wound care

Medication management

IV therapy

Patient education

Coordination of care

On-call rotations

Education

RN license

Graduated from approved nursing program

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.