On-Call Runner, Licensed Practical Nurse

BAYADA Home Health Care•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Senior Living Home Health Visits team. The office serves adult clients on a per-visit basis in senior living communities in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, York, Franklin, and Adams counties. On-call coverage is needed Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from Friday at 5:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:30 a.m. The LPN is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients so they can receive the medical care needed to remain at home. Compensation is a flat rate of $65 per night for Monday–Friday overnight coverage and $250 for Saturday 8:30 a.m. through Monday 8:30 a.m.; visits and mileage are paid in addition. Base pay depends on qualifications and is subject to negotiation. BAYADA describes a supportive team environment, infection-prevention protocols and PPE, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition for compassion, excellence, and reliability. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and local mandates.

Requirements

Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
Have at least one year of recent, verifiable experience as an LPN.
Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
Be able to work independently and manage time effectively.
Have strong interpersonal skills.
Have the ability to travel to assigned cases.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health or home care experience is preferred but not required.
Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
Solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients living in designated territories.
Perform assigned duties, including medication administration, wound care, treatments, and procedures.
Monitor clients’ conditions and report changes to the Clinical Manager and Client Services Manager.
Follow up on, execute, and properly document doctors’ orders.
Perform client assessments as necessary.
Provide case management and coordination.
Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care and services using electronic medical records on a touch pad tablet.