Weekend Nights Visit Registered Nurse

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an After Hours Visit Nurse to provide essential after-hours care to home health and hospice patients. The role involves collaboration with the Triage Nurse and other healthcare members to address patients' needs effectively.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of accredited nursing programs, holding a current Pennsylvania nursing license. Experience in professional nursing or community health is preferred, ensuring optimal patient care is maintained.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current active license.
• Two years of nursing experience or prior community health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make after-hours visits to home health and hospice patients.
• Collaborate with the triage nurse and answering service.
• Complete documentation per agency guidelines.

Skills

Nursing interventions

Communication with physicians

Patient assessment

Documentation skills

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current nursing license in Pennsylvania

BSN preferred

Job description

The After Hours Visit Nurse is responsible for making after-hours visits to home health and hospice patients. Works collaboratively with the answering service and the After Hours Triage Nurse to meet the after-hours needs of all home health and home-based hospice patients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and performs nursing interventions in accordance to the patient’s plan of care and agency policy, procedures and standards.
• Communicates with the patient’s physician and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy.
• Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives.
• Records reflect contact with physicians and other team members as needed. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
• Participates in the development and operation of the agency by:
  • Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources;
  • Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff;
  • Interpreting agency service to families and community groups;
  • Contributing to evaluation of service programs;
  • Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation.
• Demonstrates efficient time utilization in the home, in the office, and in preparation for and travel to and from the visit.
• Performs skills independently according to agency procedures.
• Researches and/or obtains needed information prior to the visit.
• Assumes personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nursing functions.
• Uses own transportation to provide services per the requirements: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Heavy Work Exertional activity: Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs.
• Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs.
• Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day.
• Non-exertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently;
• Handling (grasping) – required frequently;
• Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally.
• Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.

Education

A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and possess a current active license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BSN preferred.

Training and Experience

• Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health experience as a professional nurse preferred.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.