Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health $10,000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for career growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. This position is for a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) within LV Home Care and Hospice, working full-time days with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves providing professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, managing patient care, and maintaining a safe work environment. The organization is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology to deliver the best possible healthcare.
Requirements
- Specialized Diploma Nursing
- 1 year Recent direct care experience in a healthcare setting.
- Ability to build comprehensive reports and effectively convey information to others.
- Ability to deal with crisis situations and make independent judgments.
- Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of home care Conditions of Participation.
- Skill in providing patient care, ensuring safety, and quality of nursing care.
- Basic computer skills and ability to perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in varying situations to meet patient care needs.
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
Responsibilities
- Performs a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment using standardized assessment tools to gain pertinent details about the patient's overall health, well-being, abilities, and living environment; performs on-going assessment of physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
- Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family centered approach.
- Reviews, evaluates, and as appropriate, revises the established plan of care for each patient.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and other members of the patient's care team in assessing and supporting psychosocial needs of the patient/family members/caregiver.
- Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
- Promotes shared governance, facility decision making activities, and developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
- Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains standards of professional nursing.
Benefits
- $10,000 Sign on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
