Position: Home Recovery Care Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: State of Pennsylvania
Job Type: Full-Time (4-day workweek)
Overview
Are you passionate about delivering hospital-level care in the comfort of patients' homes? Our client is seeking a Home Recovery Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Pennsylvania. As a Home Recovery RN, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients recovering in their own homes, based on the treatment plan established by the Admitting Provider. This unique position allows you to use your clinical expertise to help patients achieve their recovery goals in a home-based setting.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Education: Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
- Experience: 3+ years in any of the following:
- Inpatient Facility
- Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
- Medical/Surgical (MedSurg)
- Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Certifications:
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS) or
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
- Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
- Travel: Willingness to travel within the role.
Please provide your RN License Number for the application process.
Key Responsibilities
- Admission Process:
- Participate in the Admission Huddle with Admitting Provider and Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC).
- Confirm admission health and home assessment findings upon the initial visit.
- Patient Care & Treatment:
- Administer care in alignment with the Admitting Provider’s treatment plan and provide necessary updates.
- Conduct comprehensive in-home nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, and lab collection.
- Deliver basic wound care, catheter care, initiate IV treatments, and provide patient education.
- Monitor and assess patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the care team.
- Coordination & Communication:
- Educate patients and families on home health care procedures and telehealth system usage.
- Document and submit clinical notes, including services rendered and patient progress.
- Participate in daily virtual huddles with the care team to review the patient's progress and care plan.
- Initiate escalation protocols as needed for changes in patient condition.
- Participate in the discharge planning process as part of the patient’s care plan.
- Time Management:
- Efficiently utilize time management and critical thinking skills to meet patient needs effectively.
Schedule & Work Hours
- Hours: Monday – Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm (4 - 10 hour days)
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to provide patient-centered care in a home setting while leveraging your experience and skills. Enjoy a work-life balance with a four-day workweek and the ability to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
If you are a dedicated RN ready to take on a role that empowers recovery and patient care in a home environment, apply now to make a positive impact on the healthcare journey of those in need.