Catheterization, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Documentation, Home Care, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Rehabilitation Nursing, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Participant
- Adult female
- One-on-one private duty nursing case
- Paraplegia
- Medically stable
- Neurogenic bladder
- Home and outpatient rehabilitation setting
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments.
- Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
- Perform intermittent catheterization per physician orders.
- Monitor urinary status and document urine output.
- Monitor skin integrity and implement pressure injury prevention measures.
- Assist with safe transfers, positioning, and bed mobility.
- Monitor participant's condition and promptly report changes to the physician and agency.
- Complete timely and accurate electronic nursing documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the participant, family, physician, rehabilitation staff, and Penn Home Health Care clinical team.
- Follow the physician's orders, nursing plan of care, and agency policies at all times.
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Monday through Friday, the participant attends outpatient rehabilitation. The assigned nurse accompanies the participant and remains available to:
- Perform physician-ordered skilled nursing interventions as needed.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Perform intermittent catheterization when due.
- Monitor the participant for changes in condition while under the nurse's care.
- Communicate with rehabilitation staff regarding nursing concerns when appropriate.
- Document all skilled nursing services provided.
The nurse is not expected to provide physical, occupational, or speech therapy services. The nurse's responsibility is to provide physician-ordered skilled nursing care while the participant attends rehabilitation.
Benefits
- Consistent weekly schedule
- One-on-one patient care
- Daytime hours
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Stable long-term assignment
- Opportunity for additional hours and cases
Why Join Penn Home Health Care?
At Penn Home Health Care, we value our nurses and provide the support needed to deliver exceptional one-on-one patient care. Before beginning the case, the assigned nurse will receive a clinical orientation, review of the physician's orders, and participant-specific training to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment.