Registered Nurse (RN) Admissions Nurse Weekend Days - Home Care $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Responsible for determining the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Performs initial and follow up assessments, completes data collection as per CMS regulation, and formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings. Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, protocols using a patient/family centered approach, and provides patient/caregiver education aimed at achieving patient goals/outcomes.

• Performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow up assessments of patient’s status that includes physical, psychological and environmental parameters. Responsible for completing the data collection as per CMS regulation and initial assessment with a high level of accuracy that reflects quality outcomes measures. Formulates an individualized plan of care according to physician orders and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team that incorporates the analysis of assessment data and current scientific findings.
  
  Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.
• Delivers patient care based on the medical plan of treatment established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and protocols using a patient family centered approach. Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance 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 needs and goals.
• Collaborates with the physician and the interdisciplinary team. Determines the appropriate level of care for the patient as well as skilled need for services ordered based on Conditions of Participation. Relays significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in a time period consistent with patient needs.

• Specialized Diploma NLN approved/accredited nursing program
• 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles
• Ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments
• Knowledge of Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related…