Registered Nurse (RN)

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Reeders (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus of $10,000

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Care Admissions on weekend days. The role involves performing comprehensive assessments and formulating individualized care plans based on patient needs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or an Associate’s Degree with relevant experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The position requires strong patient education skills and the ability to operate independently as part of the care team.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
• 1 year Home Health experience in OASIS data set collection.
• Registered Nurse – Licensed RN (PA) – State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ status.
• Deliver patient care based on the medical plan established by the physician.
• Provide educational opportunities for patients and families.

Skills

Patient education techniques

Ability to function independently

Knowledge of Home Health Conditions of Participation

OASIS data set collection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing with 2 years home care experience

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – HOME CARE ADMISSIONS NURSE – WEEKEND DAYS

LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICE

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS, APPLY TODAY!

Summary

Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow‑up assessments of patients’ status that includes physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Performs skilled treatments and interventions and provides patient education aimed at achieving patient goals and outcomes.

Job Duties

• Responsible for determining home health as the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on home health Conditions of Participation.
• Performs comprehensive, subjective, and objective initial and ongoing assessments of patient status that includes physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings.
• Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family‑centered approach.
• 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/caregiver needs and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing with 2 years experience in the home care setting
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
• 1 year Home Health experience in OASIS data set collection
• 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 Home Health Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of and skill in completing OASIS data set collection with a high level of accuracy
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire)
• Registered Nurse – Licensed RN (PA) – State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire)
• Driver’s License (DL – PA) (Upon Hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• AMB‑BC–Ambulatory Care Nursing (ANCC – State of Pennsylvania 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 may walk 8–10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.