Registered Nurse; RN Home Care - Per Diem

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care - Per Diem I
Per Diem Day Shift Department Home  Care Pocono Shift Details Day Shift, variable shifts/hours available; minimum 24 hrs/month; 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks; 1 holiday per fiscal year

Job IDwd-JR135444

Posted April 27, 2026

Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care
- Per Diem IJoin a team that delivers excellence.

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LV HOME CARE AND HOSPICE HOME CARE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - PER DIEM ISummary

Coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals and helps achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, the patient, and family. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care of patients in the home setting through the use of the nursing process and principles of primary nursing.

Job Duties Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and/or ongoing assessments of the patient's status that includes physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.

Follows an established individualized plan of care under the direction of the RN Care Manager and in accordance with physician orders. Performs skilled treatments and interventions.

Determines home health as the appropriate level of care for the patient, as well as skilled need for services based on home health Conditions of Participation.

Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advanced 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 Qualifications Associate’s Degree in nursing or Specialized Diploma in nursing with 2 years of recent experience providing direct care in a health care setting.
1 year of experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.

Knowledge of Home Health Conditions of Participation.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- State of Pennsylvania Upon HireRN
- Licensed Registered
- State of Pennsylvania Upon HireDL
- Driver's
- State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications 1 year of experience in home health.

Knowledge of and skill in completing OASIS data set collection with a high level of accuracy.

AMB-BC
- Ambulatory Care Nursing ANCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
* 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.

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