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Weekend After Hours Visit RN

St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Community and Social Services, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Orientation, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Hospice Care, Insurance, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Program Evaluation, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Treatment Plan, Triage Nursing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA
POSTED
11 days ago


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 After Hours Visit Nurse is responsible for making after-hours visits to home health and hospice patients. Works collaboratively with the answering service and the After Hours Triage Nurse to meet the after-hours needs of all home health and home-based hospice patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assesses patients and performs nursing interventions in accordance to the patient’s plan of care and agency policy, procedures and standards.
  • Communicates with the patient’s physician and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy.
  • Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives.
  • Records reflect contact with physicians and other team members as needed.  Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
  • Participates in the development and operation of the agency by:  Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources; Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff;  Interpreting agency service to families and community groups; Contributing to evaluation of service programs; Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation.
  • Demonstrates efficient time utilization in the home, in the office, and in preparation for and travel to and from the visit.
  • Performs skills independently according to agency procedures. Researches and/or obtains needed information prior to the visit.
  • Assumes personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nursing functions.
  • Uses own transportation to provide services: 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.

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.

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 as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health experience as a professional nurse preferred.

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!!







About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

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.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services

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