Weekend RN - Home Care Admissions & Patient Education

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Portland (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Home Care team. This is a weekend day position focused on admissions. The role involves assessing patients and formulating individualized care plans in line with physician orders.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or an Associate’s Degree with home care experience, along with a valid RN license in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes patient education and effective communication while adhering to home health standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years experience in home care.
• 1 year of recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
• 1 year Home Health experience in OASIS data set collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ status including a focus on individualized care.
• Determine home health as appropriate for patient care while upholding the physician’s medical plan.
• Provide educational opportunities for patients and families on home care and hospice issues.

Skills

Patient education techniques

Independent functioning

Knowledge of Home Health Conditions

OASIS data set collection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Associate’s Degree with experience

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their Home Care team. This is a weekend day position focused on admissions. The role involves assessing patients and formulating individualized care plans in line with physician orders.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or an Associate’s Degree with home care experience, along with a valid RN license in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes patient education and effective communication while adhering to home health standards.