Registered Nurse - VNA Home Health - PRN Day

Job Description

Schedule

PRN (As Needed)

Hours : Based on Clinician's Availability

Every 4th Weekend and 2 Holidays Per Year Required

Additional 8 Hours Per Month

Primary Client Support Location : York County, but must we willing to travel to Adams, Franklin, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties based on Patient Care Demands

Must have clean driving record and your own vehicle

General Summary

Home Health Experience Required

Provides professional nursing services to individuals in the home through a process of nursing assessment, planning, care, and evaluation in accordance with physicians' orders, the established plan of care, the patient's diagnosis, corporate policy and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Carries primary care management functions for assigned patients. Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care. May require specialized skills depending on VNA assignment.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Independently recognizes subtle changes in condition and modifies plan of care accordingly. Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care. Initiate’s emergency action in response to acute risk situations.
• Independently organizes and prioritizes time based on higher acuity patient assignments and increased workload.
• Evaluates patient care and promotes goal-directed change to achieve patient outcomes. Able to discuss, document and apply Performance Initiatives and outcomes at the VNA level as they relate to the WellSpan Bold Goals.
• Independently evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of interventions and progress toward outcomes for more complex groups of patients. Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration in evaluation of patient progress. Identifies and facilitates individualized patient needs for transfer / discharge and includes patient / family in decisions.
• Begins reading current literature. Express interest in evidence-based research and its application to best practice. Understands clinical relevance and its impact on patient outcomes.
• Seeks learning opportunities and resources beyond own work environment and incorporates into practice the new knowledge and skills acquired. Required education and competencies completed, including state mandated continuing education credits for licensure renewal. Encouraged to share pertinent information and job knowledge, related to readings, educational programs, and participation in professional organization activities.
• Actively promotes an environment conducive to professional practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and staff safety.
• Demonstrates leadership at point of care.
• Provides leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Applies current Bold Goals care delivery.
• Promotes cooperation and communication among all team members. Seeks opportunities to assist co-workers without compromising individual responsibilities. Gives feedback to team members about unique strengths and contributions. Consistently interacts with others in a manner that is perceived to be positive, supportive, and respectfully delegates appropriately.
• Displays conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance. Provides feedback in a positive and respectful way. Aware of and investigates events that led to conflict; recommends preventative measures or solutions.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.
• Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice :
• Emergency Care Center – ACLS, PALS
• Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALS
• L&D – ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience
• NICU – NRP
• PEDS – PALS
• PCC / PACU / ENDO – ACLS, PALS
• Procedural – ACLS

Common Expectations

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Work Experience

Licenses

Driver's License Statement

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan VNA Home Health Services

For more than 100 years, WellSpan VNA Home Care has understood that the best place to treat the body is where the heart is – at home. Our specialized staff of nurses, aides, therapists and caregivers work with physicians to provide the services necessary to treat patients in the comfort of their own home.

WellSpan VNA Home Care provides easy access to excellent care. We serve Central and South Central PA including : Adams, Berks, Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, York and Franklin counties.