LPN/RN Skilled Homecare Delaware County

Family First Homecare•Chester, PA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Family First Homecare (FFHC) is currently seeking compassionate and skilled RNs and LPNs to provide one-on-one in-home nursing care for multiple pediatric and young adult patients in the area. We have several opportunities available, but we are specifically looking for a confident, experienced nurse for a 17-year-old female patient receiving both hospice care and in-home nursing support. The ideal nurse for this case should be comfortable managing care independently before entering the home. The family and patient are supportive, though the home environment can be busy. Available Shifts for This Patient: • Sunday 7AM–7PM • Monday 7AM–7PM • Saturday 3PM–7PM • PRN coverage available, primarily nights 7PM–7AM, though day nurses may also be utilized as needed Patient Care Needs Include: • G-tube care • Oxygen support • Breathing treatments • Catheterization • Hospice-supportive care • Monitoring comfort, safety, and daily care needs

Requirements

Active RN or LPN license
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
Current CPR certification with hands-on skills check
Clear background screening
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, where applicable
TB and Hep B screening, where applicable
Ability to communicate effectively in English
RN Nursing Degree.
Unencumbered RN License in the state of employment or Multi-State license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact where recognized
1 year of demonstrated experience
Valid driver license with proof of insurance in applicable states
Clear background screening
Working knowledge of Nurse Practice Acts
Must provide valid and current CPR card/certificate that includes in person instructor led hands-on skills check
Clear Hep B Screening in applicable states
Clear TB Screening in applicable states
Additional Background Screening: Child Abuse, and FBI check. Must complete TB screening with 2 step PPD, or 1 step PPD with proof of 2 step PPD administration within the last year. (Pennsylvania specific)
The ability to read and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable managing care independently before entering the home.
The home environment can be busy.

Responsibilities

Accountable for providing care that is based on licensure/certification within the scope of practice.
Performs admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care and discharge paperwork as assigned.
Maintains an updated clinical record on each patient at all times, meeting required deadlines for documentation.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing service to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Consults with physicians concerning alterations of patient care plans, documentation of changes in patient care and reports all changes in care to the nurse supervisor.
Supports FFHC’s mission by mentoring and/or coaching new employees during patient specific orientations.
Educates patients and their caregivers on topics related to patients' care needs.
Performs supervision for LPNs and Aides in the home as assigned.
Participates in FFHC Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program (QAPI) as requested.
Attends and/or completes all mandatory training/ in-services as assigned.
Submits required personnel file documentation in a timely manner.
Adheres to FFHC compliance and ethics expectations.
Maintains patient and family confidentiality.
Maintains professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills.
Assesses physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status of the home care patient utilizing interview observations and physical exam techniques.
Assesses the home environment for safety and infection control.
Incorporates multidisciplinary data into the nursing assessment of the home care patient.
Provides ongoing nursing assessment with the patient, family, and home environment to determine physiologic or psychosocial risk.
Applies previous nursing experience and base of knowledge and adapts with the patient and family in a home setting.
Assesses for the presence of advanced directives and facilitates further action in obtaining information about or implementing advanced directives if indicated.
Participates in committees/meeting.
Performs other duties as assigned.