RN - Registered Nurse Home Health

Registered Nurse - Home Health

This position a remote position that serves neighborhoods in and around Canonsburg, PA.

Essential Responsibilities: 
Assures safe delivery of nursing services in alternative care settings.
Active participation in on-going interdisciplinary communication specific to each patient with review of patient status and plan of care.
Directing and organizing ancillary care as appropriate.
Adherence to policies and procedures regarding medical record documentation and Performance Improvement activity.
Home Infusion visits to administer Infusion Therapy in the home setting.
Implements current nursing practices.
Patients' clinical assessments are completed as appropriate and communicated to other team members.
Nursing interventions are implemented to meet patients needs and in accordance with physician orders.
Physician orders are accurately received, implemented, and evaluated for patient outcome in a timely manner.
Patients are appropriately referred to other health care support systems or community resources based on identified needs.
Referral information is documented accurately in a timely manner and shared with other team members.
Patients' status and on-going needs at time of discharge are communicated to the appropriate individuals.
Assumes responsibility for nursing services on weekends, holidays, and after-hours on-call as assigned.
Timely communication regarding changes in plans of care to other team members is demonstrated.
Consistent and appropriate lines of authority are maintained.
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
Direct patient/caregiver teaching/care as appropriate for Pharmacy Services patients.
Direct physician contact (i.e., patient care communications, marketing).
Coordinate medication and supply deliveries to patients.
Provide information regarding drugs and their safe and appropriate use to other health care providers involved in patients/clients care.
Actively participate in ongoing interdisciplinary communication specific to each patient.
Participate in the Performance Improvement program.
Participate in in-service programs for other health care professionals and for the community.
Requirements 

• Associate degree or higher

• RN (1+ years) experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Pennsylvania (PA)

• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)

• Must have valid Driver's License, Reliable Mode of Transportation, and Auto Insurance (all 3)