Registered Nurse - Ambridge & surrounding areas

Concordia Lutheran Ministries • Full-time • Baden, Pennsylvania, USA • 9m ago

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

The Registered Nurse is a licensed health care professional with advanced medical knowledge who administers skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent visits. She/he provides complex care to the patient and coordinates necessary support services. These nursing services are provided to patients in accordance with a physician’s plan of care. Registered Nurses who serve as primary nurses utilize a case manager approach in assessing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating client care.Additionally,the Registered Nurse manages other members of the nursing team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered professional nurse with a current valid Pennsylvania license
Minimum of two [2] years of current experience as a professional nurse in a medical/surgical work area and one [1] year of home health experience (preferred)
Skilled in critical thinking, communication, negotiation and collaboration
Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills

Provides skilled nursing care that includes activities such as teaching, treatments, (including IV therapy, venipuncture, complex wound care) and health promotion practices

Executes preventive, rehabilitative and restorative nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s care and safety

Assesses signs and symptoms in conjunction with reporting reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to the physician

Develops the plan of care collaboratively with the physician, patient, designated representative, and the agency with revisions made based on patient condition

Instructs and counsels the patient and the designated representative regarding the care requirements of the patient in the home

Assigns and instructs the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or home health aide in accordance with the physician’s plan of care

Supervises and evaluates the care given by the home health aide to his/her primary patients every 14 days

Supervises and periodically evaluates the care given by the LPN to his/her primary patients to ensure oversight

Evaluates and manages LPNs and home health aides who are providing services to his/her primary patients

Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or designated representative at the start of care.

Conducts a comprehensive physical examination and nursing assessment of the patient at each skilled visit

Evaluates the patient and the home situation to determine the health teaching required at each skilled visit

Evaluates the patient’s condition and home situation to determine what assistance will be available from the designated representative in caring for the patient

Coordinates total patient care serving as the primary nurse for designated patients and evaluating the effectiveness and the appropriateness of care

Interprets nursing and other services of the agency to the patient and designated representative as part of planning for care

Serves as the primary agency liaison and coordinator of care when nursing and other services are provided

Plans with the patient, designated representative, and other team members for the patient’s discharge from service

Meets with the interdisciplinary team routinely to ensure coordination of care and to update the plan of care as appropriate
Meets with Clinical Supervisor or Case Manager weekly for an evaluation of patients under his/her care.

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Good Working Conditions

Excellent Staffing Ratios

Credit Union

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Call-Out Incentive

Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program

Education Seminars and In-services

Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)

Tax Sheltered Annuities

Free Parking

Discounted Meal Plans

EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

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