Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $43+ per hour BAYADA Home Health Care
Warrington, PA5 days ago
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Description
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.
Renders professional nursing services to patient and families assigned, and demonstrates the ability to assess, to plan, to evaluate and to implement nursing care with attention to the special needs of the agency. Works in accordance with the Team's Plan of Care and written agency programs and policies.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Determines eligibility for admission; obtains financial and statistical data; formulates initial care plan according to the patient's condition.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate care planning.
Communicates with the patient's physician and/or hospice Medical Director, both orally and in writing as required by the patient's condition and agency policy.
Cooperates with the Volunteer Coordinator and is available to hospice volunteers for counsel, advice and training when dealing with the patients and families.
Assumes general personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting Hospice care and professional nursing functions.
Participates in the bereavement program and supervises volunteers in providing bereavement care.
Carries primary responsibility for providing comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, guidance and supervision to the individual and family. Considers psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and financial needs.
Supervises patient care given by LPNs and/or HHAs.
Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Documentation is timely, accurate and clearly outlines the goals and plans with emphasis on the family oriented approach to patient care. Records reflect contact with physicians and other agencies needed.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate bereavement plans of care for families/significant others.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and ability to apply it to the community health setting.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to patients, families, physicians and related persons.
Ability to instruct nonprofessionals in the care and treatment of the physically and emotionally ill.
Ability to prepare neat, timely, accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to accept and to utilize supervision.
Ability to exercise tact, initiative and good judgment in dealing with people.
Knowledge of the use of community resources.
Interest in keeping abreast of trends and developments in nursing practice.
Knowledge of and ability to apply Hospice care principles.
Knowledge of principles of social service and counseling especially as they relate to death and dying.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands:Heavy Work
Exertional activity
Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs
Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs
Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day
Non-Exertional activity
Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently
Handling (grasping) – required frequently
Fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally
Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.
Good physical and mental health.
Visual and auditory acuity required to provide comprehensive nursing care.
Environmental Conditions:
Inside – Office environment and patient homes
Outside - Traveling to clinics and/or office errands in extreme cold and heat,
wet and/or humid conditions, snow, ice and/or fog
Hazards - Exposure to contagious disease, road driving and domestic pets
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a current professional nurse licensure to practice in PA.
2. Position requires the use of your own private vehicle for Network business. You must have a valid driver’s license issued by the applicable state of residency, as well as evidence of auto liability insurance; which must have at least the state-minimum coverage limits. Insurance must be maintained at all times while being employed in this position.
QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)
EDUCATION:
A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and possess a current active license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BSN preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years' experience as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health and/or Hospice care as a professional nurse.
WORK SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS:
FULL-TIME- Day Shift, PART-TIME - Weekend Afterhours. Bethlehem, Monroe, Carbon/Schuylkill areas
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | slhn.org/EOE |
About Company
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
- More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
- 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
- Various outpatient testing and service facilities
- Home health
- Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
- Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
- Other related organizations
- 57,500+ annual admissions
- 195,000 annual emergency room visits
- 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
- 8,600+ employees
- More than 1,350 volunteers
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
- Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
- Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
- Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
- Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
- Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
- Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
- Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.
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