Registered Nurse (RN) On Call - Home Care - SE Berks, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an On Call Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Care, working full-time evenings. This role provides clinical support and assists in coordinating patient care services during or after normal business hours. The nurse will perform data/order entry, clinical record reviews, and other clinical tasks. They will plan, organize, and direct care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs in their homes and communities. LVHN is a nationally recognized health network known for its advanced care, exceptional patient experiences, and commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology. The network has received numerous accolades, including being ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, achieving Magnet(tm) status for nursing excellence, and receiving 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.

Requirements

Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for patients based on the population served.
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement.
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrates team behaviors and ability to work independently.
Demonstrates ability to multitask and work with multiple interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrates evidence of competency as per department/unit specific competency assessment criteria.
Demonstrates excellent time management and organization, and prioritization skills to manage workload.
Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills.
Knowledge of agency and network clinical policies, procedures, and resource materials.
Ability to facilitate difficult and complex conversations related to goals of care.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association (Within 30 Days)
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire)
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania (Upon Hire) or DL - Driver's License_NJ - State of New Jersey (Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
1 year home health/hospice experience
1 year nursing experience in a clinical office setting or phone triage/on call responsibilities
AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing-Board Certified - American Nurses Credentialing Center (within 3 Years)
CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse - Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (within 3 Years)
Successful completion of Home Health/Hospice orientation
Proof of car insurance at PA or NJ state minimum requirements
Access to reliable automobile

Responsibilities

Performs telephone triage for patients calling during or after hours utilizing critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement.
Performs assessments of patient status, provides direct nursing care, and addresses immediate needs related to physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
Performs data/order entry, clinical record reviews and other clinical tasks related to the provision of patient care.
Provides hand-off communication to RN covering next shift, interdisciplinary team members, and/or Clinical Manager as appropriate regarding triage information, patient status updates, and patients who require a follow up visit or phone call.