Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care Admissions Nurse - Weekend $10,000 Sign On Bonus

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• 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/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. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Weekend Shift Address: 175 E Brown St Primary Location: East Stroudsburg- 175 Brown Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Fri, Sat, Sun; 12 hr shifts; 8 AM - 8:30 PM; 48/52 weekends Department: 1004-09800 Home Care Pocono Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.