RN Wound Care Nurse-- Monroeville 5K Retention Bonus

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER

Since 1998, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing and a variety of therapy services to people in the communities we serve.

Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care - and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity and compassion.

THE POSITION

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a wound "Registered Nurse" for a full time position which will cover our Monroeville area. A wonderful coverage area to accommodate your work life balance. Graduate nurses are welcome to apply!

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• $5,000 Retention Bonus for Full time RN's
• PREMIUM Clinical Ladder Pay Rates for FT/PT RN's
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs
• Top Benefits
• Unparalleled 403(b) Retirement Investments
• Nurse to Patient Ratio - 1:1

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of state-approved school with course in pharmacology
• Current license in the State of Pennsylvania
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills

A. Provides skilled nursing care that includes activities such as teaching, treatments, including IV therapy, venipunctures, complex wound care and health promotion practices

B. Carries out preventive, rehabilitative and restorative nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.

C. Assesses signs and symptoms in conjunction with reporting reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in patient’s physical or emotional condition to the physician

D. Develops the plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient and family with revisions made based on patient condition

E. Instructs and counsels the patient and family members regarding the care requirements of the patient in the home

F. Assigns and instructs the home health aide, in accordance with the physician’s plan of care

G. Supervises and evaluates the care given by the home health aide to his/her primary patients every 14 days

H. Participates in the evaluation of home health aides who are providing services to his/her primary patients

I. Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member at the start of care.

J. Conducts a brief physical examination and nursing assessment of the patient at each skilled visit

K. Evaluates the patient, family member[s] and home situation to determine the health teaching required at each skilled visit

L. Evaluates the patient’s condition and home situation to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient

M. Coordinates total patient care, serving as the primary nurse for designated patients and evaluating the effectiveness and the appropriateness of care

N. Interprets nursing and other services of the agency to the patient and family as part of planning for care

O. Serves as the primary agency coordinator of care when nursing and other services are provided

P. Plans with the patient, family and other team members for the patient’s discharge from service

Q. Completes all paper requirements of the agency within timeframes required by the conditions of participation

R. Meets with Clinical Supervisor or Case Manager weekly for an update of patients under his/her care

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: On the road