Registered Nurse - Home Health - PRN

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF HANOVER AND SPRING GROVE INC•Hanover, PA

151d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health RN provides skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and Medicare Conditions of Participation. The RN is responsible for comprehensive assessments, developing and managing individualized care plans, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. This role supports the agency’s mission of delivering exceptional home-based care while upholding our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.
Active RN license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; home health or acute care preferred.
CPR certification required.
Satisfactory references and background checks.
Able to work in varied home settings and conditions.
Requires walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and driving.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid PA driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
home health or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Deliver skilled nursing services including medication management, wound care, and patient education.
Monitor and adjust care plans based on patient status and needs.
Collaborate with physicians and the care team for coordinated care.
Educate patients and caregivers to promote independence and safety.
Manage a primary caseload efficiently and cost-effectively.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.
Participate in IDT meetings and case conferences.
Supervise Home Health Aides in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and colleagues.
Uphold patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
Act as a resource and mentor to peers and students as needed.
Participate in performance improvement, staff meetings, and continuing education.
Adhere to PA licensure laws, Medicare regulations, and agency policies.
Follow infection control, safety, and emergency procedures.
Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.
Participate in evening, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation as assigned.
Provide visits to hospice patients as needed.
Participate in agency-wide initiatives and committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.