The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and palliative care services in Philadelphia and designated areas of Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The VNA offers a variety of clinical services and is proud of its home health 4.0 star quality rating and free-standing hospice inpatient unit. Since 1886, the VNA of Greater Philadelphia has remained true to its commitment to help patients remain safe and comfortable at home.

Here is an opportunity to join VNA Philadelphia as a Home Health Registered Nurse. In this role, you will provide hands-on nursing care and education/training for patients, families, and caregivers to equip them with effective self-management skills for their illness and conditions. As an Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will lead and coordinate care for interdisciplinary team members. If you are a Registered Nurse who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of the patients you touch, this job is for you.

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing nursing care in the patients’ home educating the patient and families on their disease process, medications, and treatments. Providing ongoing assessment, monitoring and treatment to patients in the privacy of their homes.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies professional nursing practice and principles to patients in the home.
• Provides comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for a caseload of home care patient as the primary nurse.
• Plans and manages assigned caseload in collaboration with Patient Care Manager; assesses schedule daily and determines priorities based on patients’ levels of health care needs and payor-defined protocols.
• Assures conformity to performance standards including outcomes, quality, and quantity, as defined by VNA PHILADELPHIA and other pertinent regulatory or payor entities.
• Compliance with, and support for, VNA PHILADELPHIA policies and practices throughout operations and delivery of care, as aligned with VNA PHILADELPHIA Mission and Values.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Current Pennsylvania RN License.
• Understanding of laws and regulations related to area of practice.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, HIPAA compliance and visit documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance
• Ability to maintain CPR certification; must be active prior to start date.
• Ability to travel %100 of time where nursing needs are present
• Flexibility to work on short notice for field visits as determined by business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills and organizational skills required.
• Able to work independently and demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of case management standards and protocols for delivery of care and other needed services.

Education: Accredited RN diploma or RN degree program.

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