Registered Nurse Home Care Visit Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Home Care Visit Nurse delivers patient care based on the medical treatment plan established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols, using a patient- and family-centered approach. The nurse performs physician-ordered skilled treatments and interventions and provides patient and caregiver education to help achieve patient goals and outcomes under the direction of the RN Case Manager and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

This is a full-time, onsite, day-shift position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation. The primary location is 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown.

Requirements

• Specialized diploma from an NLN-approved or accredited nursing program.
• At least 1 year of recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
• Ability to take initiative, function independently without direct supervision, and work as a member of the care team.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
• Knowledge of Conditions of Participation.
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care.
• Highly skilled verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• BLS - Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, within 30 days of hire.
• Pennsylvania RN license upon hire.
• Upon hire, a Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 1 year of experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge and skill in completing data set collection with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and EMR platforms.
• AMB-BC - Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center, within 3 years, or CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care according to the physician-established medical plan of treatment, interdisciplinary team guidance, and protocols, using a patient- and family-centered approach.
• Conduct comprehensive, ongoing subjective and objective assessments of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental status.
• Report significant changes in patient status to the physician, RN Case Manager, and other interdisciplinary care team members as appropriate and in a timeframe consistent with patient needs.
• Review, evaluate, and, when appropriate, revise the established plan of care in collaboration with the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team to reflect progress toward patient outcomes and goals.
• Provide education to patients, families, and clinical staff on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
• Promote patient and caregiver autonomy; evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and modify education based on patient needs and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree