Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care Admissions Nurse - Weekend Days Pocono $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Lehigh Valley Health Network; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic health care organization recognized for excellence and innovation. As a Registered Nurse in Home Care, you'll perform vital assessments and create tailored care plans that enhance patient outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of patients and their families. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care, you'll be part of a dedicated team striving for the highest standards in health care. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Additional $5,000 if applied by Memorial Day

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's with home care experience.
• 1 year recent healthcare experience and OASIS data collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and formulate individualized care plans.
• Deliver patient care based on physician-established treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Home Health Knowledge

OASIS Data Collection

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing with 2 years' experience

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) HOME CARE ADMISSION NURSE - WEEKEND DAYS POCONO

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS PLUS AN EXTRA $5000 IF YOU APPLY BY MEMORIAL DAY, 5/26/2025

Summary
Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow up assessments of patient's 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/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/goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or
• Associate's degree Nursing with 2 years' experience in the home care setting
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting and
• 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
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License PA - State of Pennsylvania 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 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.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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.

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