Registered Nurse - Weekend Home Health

Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove • Hanover, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove is seeking a compassionate, dependable Weekend Registered Nurse to join its Home Health team. The RN provides personalized, one-on-one nursing care in patients’ homes, working independently while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team. The role also includes hospice and end-of-life care for hospice patients.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, with 12-hour shifts. Additional shifts may be available. Weekdays are generally free, offering flexibility outside the weekend schedule.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to nursing.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
• Team-oriented approach and excellent customer service abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ home environments and determine the needs of patients and caregivers.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Make referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
• Provide skilled nursing services, including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and disease management.
• Deliver hospice end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and symptom management.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease processes, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members, including therapy, social work, hospice aides, and chaplains.
• Coordinate care and services to support continuity across settings.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, including OASIS documentation for home health patients.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Identify changes in patients’ conditions and communicate them appropriately to the care team.
• Participate in quality improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Follow infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Report incidents, variances, and patient concerns according to agency policy.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families, including support through end-of-life transitions.
• Promote patient rights, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

• Weekday flexibility with a Saturday and Sunday schedule.
• Potential opportunities to pick up additional shifts.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed