Visiting Nurse Advocate for the county- RN

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Registered Nurse Visiting Nurse Advocate works as a designated nurse case manager with county children, youth and family caseworkers to implement the VNAC home visitation program. The VNAC team follows established program policies and appropriate agency policies. Services are provided in the home or other areas designated by county caseworkers.

Requirements

A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing required
Registered Nurse License required
Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice.
Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License
Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier
Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ
Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle
Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Previous community health experience and/ or Maternal-Child or Pediatric nursing experience is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Admits family to VNAC Program and functions as the case manager for the family to assist them in achieving their goals related to health parenting skills and life skills.
Completes a family assessment on all referrals from county children, youth and family caseworkers for VNAC services.
Establishes family goals and a plan of care with parents and the county caseworker.
Works with the family to implement the plan of care.
Is responsible for providing health teaching, health monitoring, parenting and life skills education to the targeted individual and family.
Provides ongoing monitoring of the success of the plan of care and adapts plan as necessary.
Provides ongoing evaluation of plan and measurement of outcomes.
Provides ongoing assessment to and collaborates with county caseworkers to determine service frequency, change in plan of care and discharge from service in compliance with VNAC policy and agency philosophy.
Communicates with the family’s health care providers orally or in writing as necessitated by the client’s condition and VNAC policy.
Maintains and uses clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Visit records are written within two days after the visit has been made. New admission records should be completed within 72 hours of admission. Records make clear the goals and plans and document client’s progress and compliance towards meeting the goals. Discharged client’s records will be completed and turned in for processing within 30 days.
Participates in county/agency quarterly reviews and other meetings that involve the family.
Is responsible for: Writing case summaries. Appearing in court upon subpoena and upon caseworker request. Communicating with legal representatives. Carrying out court recommendations within agency policy.
Uses own transportation to provide care at patient’s residence: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle.