Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Salary
$25,000 - $25,000 / YEAR
The nurse performs comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow-up assessments covering physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters, formulating individualized plans of care based on physician orders and current scientific findings. Responsibilities also include delivering skilled treatments, providing patient education on various topics, and determining home health appropriateness based on Conditions of Participation.
require a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing with two years of home care experience, plus one year of recent direct patient care experience and one year of Home Health experience involving OASIS data set collection. Candidates must possess knowledge of patient education techniques, the ability to function independently, and hold current Pennsylvania RN licensure and Basic Life Support certification.
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or Associate’s Degree Nursing with 2 years experience in the home care setting 1 year recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting and 1 year Home Health experience in OASIS data set collection 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 Home Health Conditions of Participation Knowledge of and skill in completing OASIS data set collection with a high level of accuracy American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
AMB-BC- Ambulatory Care Nursing ANCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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