Berks Visiting Nurse Association| Job Information | |
| Ref ID: | 327-10-05 |
| Location: | Wyomissing |
| Base Pay: | N/A |
| Employee Type: | Per Diem |
| Industry: | Home Care Services |
| Manages Others: | Yes |
| Job Type: | Health Care - RN |
| Required Education: | Graduation from a State Accredited Nursing Program |
| Required Experience: | 1 to 3 Years |
| Required Travel: | Local Travel |
| Relocation Covered: | No |
| Description: | Berks Visiting Nurse Association is currently seeking a Per Diem Registered Professional Nurse - Primary Nurse to work every other weekend and some weekday visits to perform nursing services requiring the application of the biological, physical, and social sciences, and nursing skills in the care of the sick, the prevention of the disease, and the conservation of health. The Primary RN functions under the supervision of Team Manager, supervises the care plan when LPNs and Home Health Aides provide services to the client; and is responsible to provide skilled nursing care to clients requiring intermittent professional nursing services in a community health setting utilizing the nursing process; this may include performing a complete health assessment, effectively analyzing situations, and advocating for the client in obtaining needed services. The Primary RN is required to demonstrate cooperation with the Manager and staff colleagues by identifying the caseload for the day, adjusting schedules to accommodate work, keeping managers informed of major changes in clients, assessing client`s home situation, and mobilizing community resources for protected services to neglected children and the aged. REQUIREMENTS Graduation from a State accredited Nursing Program and valid license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania, as well as minimum one year of experience in med/surg, LTC, acute care setting, home health care experience preferred. Strong assessment skills and strong computer skills required. Must be available 6 to 8 weeks full time (Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) to attend orientation. Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver`s license, automobile insurance, available automobile during working hours, and be able to drive in all types of weather, and be able to stand, walk, sit and lift without weight restriction. We offer competitive visit rates, mileage reimbursement, 401K and more! |
| Facility: | Berks Visiting Nurse Association |
| Specialty: | Home Health Nursing |
| Schedule: | Per Diem |
| Scheduled Hours: | Every Other Weekend, and some weekday visits |
| Weekends: | Every Other |
| Holidays: | None required, but always helpful |
| On-call: | None |
| Licensure: | Registered Professional Nurse License |
| Additional Information: | ABOUT US: Berks Visiting Nurse Association is part of a family of home care providers serving southeastern Pennsylvania. Our nonprofit organization, including our affiliated agencies in Allentown and Pottstown, are accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program and State licensed as well as Medicare and Medicaid certified. Serving: Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery and Schuylkill Counties E.O.E. The mission of our non-profit agencies is to provide home health care, hospice, palliative care, private duty care, and community-based health care related services with a focus on helping individuals achieve a level of physical and emotional well-being and independence in their home of choice. We provide charity dollars to those clients who cannot afford our services as well as community health programs including well baby immunization clinics, flu clinics, walk-in health clinics and more! |
Contact Information |
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| Contact: | Susan Curtis, HR Recruiter |
| Email: | susan.curtis@hhcminc.org |
| Phone: | (610) 378-0481, x3109 |
| Fax: | 610-288-2012 |