Lehigh Valley Health Network·Allentown, Pennsylvania
Provides clinical support and telephone triage for patients during or after normal business hours. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to plan and deliver patient care services in homes and communities.
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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.
On call registered nurse (Rn) home care - Full time evenings
Territory: SE Berks, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties
$15,000 sign on bonus, apply today!
Summary Provides clinical support and assists in the coordination and delivery of patient care services during or after normal business hours. Performs data/order entry, clinical record reviews, and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care. Plans, organizes, and directs care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient and family in their homes and communities.
Job Duties
Performs telephone triage for patients calling during or after hours utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement
Performs assessments of patient status, provides direct nursing care, and addresses immediate needs related to physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors. Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
Performs data/order entry, clinical record reviews and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care.
Provides hand-off communication to RN covering next shift, interdisciplinary team members, and/or Clinical Manager as appropriate regarding triage information, patient status updates, and patients who require a follow up visit or phone call.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
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.
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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Address: 2024 Lehigh St
Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street
Mon - Fri; 4 PM - 12: 30 AM
1004-09128 Home Care - Skilled Nursing - CC
Requires a specialized diploma from an NLN-approved nursing program and at least one year of recent direct care experience. Must hold a valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license and a driver's license.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
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