Registered Nurse - Weekend Home Health
Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove
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- Salary
- $37 – $44/hr
- Location
- Hanover, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
- Weekend Schedule: Work 12-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Weekday Flexibility: Enjoy your Monday through Friday for family, hobbies, and everything life has to offer.
- Additional Hours Available: Interested in picking up extra shifts? There may be opportunities for additional hours.
- Meaningful Patient Connections: Provide personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients' homes.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a caring, dedicated team that values collaboration and compassion.
- Rewarding Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients and families throughout our community.
- Patient Care:
- Assesses the home environment and determines needs of patients and caregivers.
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
- Make referrals to other agencies or services as needed.
- Provide skilled nursing services including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and disease management.
- Deliver end-of-life care focusing on comfort, dignity, and symptom management for hospice patients.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, and self-care techniques.
- Care Coordination:
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and the interdisciplinary team (therapy, social work, hospice aides, chaplain).
- Coordinate care and services to ensure continuity of care across settings.
- Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Complete accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Maintain current and accurate clinical records, including OASIS documentation for home health patients.
- Quality & Safety:
- Identify changes in patient condition and communicate appropriately to the care team.
- Participate in quality improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Follow infection control and patient safety protocols.
- Report incidents, variances, and patient concerns per agency policy.
- Patient & Family Support:
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
- Support patients and caregivers through end-of-life transitions.
- Promote patient rights, dignity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Knowledge of home health and hospice regulations preferred.
- Team-oriented with excellent customer service abilities.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- A compassionate, patient-focused approach to nursing.
- Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team.
- Home health experience is a plus.