Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care Admissions Nurse - Weekends $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Admissions Nurse determines the appropriate level of care and skilled need for ordered services in accordance with Conditions of Participation. The nurse performs initial and follow-up assessments, completes required CMS data collection, and develops an individualized plan of care based on physician orders, assessment findings, and current scientific evidence. Care is delivered according to the physician’s medical plan of treatment, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and applicable protocols, using a patient- and family-centered approach. The nurse also provides patient and caregiver education to help achieve patient goals and outcomes. This is an onsite weekend position based at 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown. The work schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, for 48 out of 52 weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Specialized Diploma from an NLN-approved or accredited nursing program.
One year of recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision, as well as work as a member of the care team.
Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
Knowledge of Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy.
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 certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license upon hire.
Valid Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver's license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
One year of experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse.
Knowledge of and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and EMR platforms.
AMB-BC (Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center within three years, or CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within three years.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow-up assessments of patients, including physical, psychological, and environmental factors.
Complete CMS-regulated data collection and initial assessments accurately to support quality outcome measures.
Develop individualized plans of care according to physician orders, assessment findings, current scientific findings, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Communicate significant changes in patient status to physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner consistent with patient needs.
Deliver patient care in accordance with the physician-established medical plan of treatment, interdisciplinary team guidance, and protocols using a patient- and family-centered approach.
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 adjust education to meet patient needs and goals.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to determine the appropriate level of care and skilled need for ordered services based on Conditions of Participation.
Travel to patient care assignments.