Pediatric Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse (OVERNIGHT)
About The Position
Golden Care of Northeast PA, Inc. is seeking a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional home health nursing care to assigned patients. The nurse works under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care while coordinating patient and family teaching. The role includes evaluating patient needs and home safety, implementing care plans, communicating with physicians and clinical management, performing ordered nursing procedures, administering medications and intravenous solutions, maintaining clinical records, and supporting patient independence. The nurse may supervise Home Health Aides, participate in an on-call rotation, and perform other duties assigned by management. The position requires an active Pennsylvania nursing license in good standing and graduation from an accredited nursing school. One year of professional nursing experience is preferred but not required. The role includes driving to patient homes and substantial physical activity, including assisting with transfers and ambulation therapy.
Requirements
- Active nursing license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successful completion of a nursing license program.
- Ability to undertake diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of home health care, government regulations, health and safety practices, sanitation standards, confidentiality obligations, and nursing best practices.
- Knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
- Proficiency with MS Office and data entry.
- Strong nursing, observation, communication, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
- Good physical and mental health and the stamina to perform the role’s physical duties.
- Caring attitude, empathy, tact, patience, and ability to handle stress.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional nursing experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Record patients’ medical histories and take and record measurements such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
- Observe patients under treatment, monitor their condition and fluid intake and output, identify progress or medication side effects, and maintain patient charts.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing, and support their self-sufficiency and independence.
- Administer injections and prescribed medications, including intravenous solutions, perform ordered nursing procedures, clean and dress wounds, and provide other basic medical care.
- Collect samples for laboratory testing as assigned.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients when needed.
- Communicate with patients’ families or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions, and coordinate patient and family teaching.
- Assess patients’ physical and emotional status, competency, home environment, safety factors, and family support.
- Provide information about patient rights and reimbursement procedures.
- Evaluate patient status, review and implement care plans, and communicate with attending physicians and clinical management.
- Supervise Home Health Aides as needed and ensure they provide quality care.
- Maintain patient clinical records and reports.
- Participate in an on-call rotation as required.
- Oversee patient care and staff direction, coordination, and evaluation, including employee selection and training, work planning, performance appraisal, and addressing complaints.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
