Registered Nurse (RN)

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Bechtelsville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc in Pennsylvania seeks a licensed registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for designated patients.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, communicate clearly with patients and families, coordinate education for care transitions, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with PA licensure.
• Knowledge of current nursing practice; able to organize and prioritize care.
• Complete specialty orientation; maintain unit competencies.
• Basic computer skills and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with physicians and teams.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and colleagues.
• Coordinate patient and family education for care transitions.
• Support department and hospital goals through teamwork and improvement processes.
• Perform technical skills for clinical specialty and use technology to enhance care.
• Lead by mentoring staff and contributing to performance evaluations.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

BLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

PA RN licensure

Job description

Role

Provides professional nursing care in accordance with facility policies, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for designated patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety, participating in research and improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and colleagues using appropriate verbal and non-verbal styles.
• Coordinate patient and family education to facilitate care transitions.
• Support departmental and hospital goals through teamwork, participating in performance improvement processes.
• Perform technical skills specific to clinical specialty and unit practice, incorporating technology to enhance care delivery.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring new staff, delegating tasks based on skills and patient acuity, and contributing to performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current licensure in the state.
• Knowledge reflective of current nursing practice, with the ability to organize and prioritize care.
• Successful completion of specialty orientation and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
• Basic computer skills and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 40-50 lbs, stand/walk frequently, and perform activities such as kneeling, bending, and CPR as required.