Registered Nurse - Lehigh Valley Health Network (Hiring Immediately)

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what its like to be part of a health care organization thats nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether youre considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICEREGISTERED NURSE (RN) - HOME CARE ADMISSIONS NURSE - WEEKEND DAYS$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS, APPLY TODAY!SummaryPerforms comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow up assessments of patients status that includes physical psychosocial and environmental parameters and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Performs skilled treatments and interventions and provides patient education aimed at achieving patient goals/outcomes.Job DutiesResponsible for determining home health as the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on home health Conditions of Participation.Performs comprehensive, subjective, and objective initial and ongoing assessments of patient status that includes physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings.Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician and protocols using a patient family centered approach.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 patient/caregiver autonomy. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and modifies education based on patient/caregiver needs/goals.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree Nursing orAssociate’s Degree Nursing with 2 years experience in the home care setting1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting and1 year Home Health experience in OASIS data set collectionKnowledge of patient education techniques and principlesAbility to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care teamAbility to travel to patient care assignmentsKnowledge of Home Health Conditions of ParticipationKnowledge of and skill in completing OASIS data set collection with a high level of accuracyAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon HireRN - Licensed Registered Nurse PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon HireDL - Drivers License PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePreferred QualificationsAMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing ANCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 YearsPhysical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.