Registered Nurse Hospice Visit RN Weekends

Lehigh Valley Hospital; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hospice Visit duties on the weekend. The role delivers patient care per physician orders and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals.

You will assess patient status, educate families, and adjust care plans in partnership with the RN Case Manager. Candidates should have an NLN-approved nursing diploma and an active PA RN license, with BLS certification and the ability to travel to patient sites.

Qualifikationen

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program.
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
• Knowledge of Conditions of Participation.
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care.
• Highly skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Exhibit excellent time management and organization skills.
• BLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days.
• RN license PA upon hire or NJ/PA on hire.

Aufgaben

• Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient/family centered approach.
• Performs comprehensive subjective and objective ongoing assessments of patient's status including physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters.
• Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician, RN Case Manager, and care team as appropriate.
• Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect progress toward outcomes in collaboration with the RN Case Manager and team.
• Provides education for patients, families, and clinical staff on end-of-life issues, palliative care, discharge planning, and goals of care.

Kenntnisse

Travel to assignments

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Knowledge of CPT/Participation rules

Ausbildung

NLN-approved nursing diploma

RN license (PA)

Tools

EMR platforms

Multiple computer applications

Jobbeschreibung

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICE

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - HOSPICE VISIT NURSE WEEKEND

Summary

Delivers patient care based on the medical treatment plan established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient/family centered approach. Performs skilled treatments and interventions as ordered by the physician. Provides patient and caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals and outcomes under the direction of the RN Case Manager and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Job Duties

Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient family centered approach. Performs comprehensive subjective and objective ongoing assessments of patient's status that includes physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters. Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician, RN Case Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate in a time period consistent with patient needs.

Reviews, evaluates, and as appropriate, revises the established plan of care to reflect progress toward achieving patient outcomes/goals in collaboration with the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team.

Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning. Promotes patient/caregiver autonomy. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient needs and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles
• Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments
• Knowledge of Conditions of Participation
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care
• Highly skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication
• Exhibit excellent time management and organization skills
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 30 Days and
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• DL - Driver's License_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing or
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 1 year experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of and skill in completing data set collection with a high level of accuracy
• Knowledge and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and EMR platforms
• AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified - American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 Years or
• CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 Years

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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