Home Health Nurse (LPN) PRN - Gettysburg
Location: York Pennsylvania
Description: WellSpan Health Services is employing Home Health Nurse (LPN) PRN - Gettysburg right now, this vacancy will be placed in Pennsylvania. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Home Health LPN Opportunity
VNA - Gettysburg, PA
About the position
Provides comprehensive family oriented nursing services to! individuals in the home setting by use of the nursing process in accordance with physician orders, the established plan of care, corporate policy and procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :
A Related to Patient Care
1 Participates in the development of a written plan of care in accordance with the patient’s diagnosis, patient and family needs, physician’s orders, and the corporate policies and procedures.
2 Provides selected nursing procedures and treatments to patients as outlined in the plan of care and assigned by the primary nurse.
3 Notifies physician and other care agencies of changes in patient’s condition and care needs and obtains new orders, as needed.
4 Assists with coordination of patient care through dialogue with other disciplines involved with the patient and documents same.
5 Participates in patient care conferences.
6 Documents observations and interv! ention in the patient’s clinical record in a timely, legible! , and accurate manner.
B Related to Staff
1 Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team, encouraging and maintaining open communications at all times.
2 Fosters a climate of mutual respect and teamwork among co-workers and management.
3 Assist in the orientation of new staff.
C Related to Corporate Management
1 Submits patient visit schedule to Scheduler and communicates significant changes to Primary Nurse.
2 Functions in a cost-effective manner in regard to utilization of time, mileage, supplies, etc.
3 Meets or exceeds established productivity and quality assurance standards.
4 Seeks consultation, guidance and direction from professional or administrative staff, as needed.
5 Informs manager of perceived problem areas related to patient care, corporate management, or community relations.
6 Keeps clinical skills current with nursing practice norms.
7 Exhibits ! a comprehensive knowledge of, commitment to and demonstrated ability in the practice of home health nursing.
8 Exercises sound judgment and works effectively under pressure.
9 Demonstrates a working knowledge of skills and services provided by each member of the multi-disciplinary team and the ability to relate these to identified patient needs.
10 Acquires and utilizes knowledge of community resources.
11 Elicits feedback from appropriate sources regarding the quality of services provided.
D Related to Community
1 Demonstrates a professional attitude, sound judgment and continuity of interactions with physicians, other health care providers and community agencies.
2 Represents the VNA at community activities, as delegated.
3 Promotes a positive corporate image.
4 Acquires and utilizes knowledge of community resources.
E Common Expectations
1 Maintains established policies and! procedure, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and i! nfection control standards.
2 Maintains confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
3 Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovations.
4 Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and “error proof†systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analysis as required.
5 Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
6 Attends meetings as required.
7 Performs other related duti! es as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a practical nurse program.
Licensed as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Minimum of one (1) year in an acute care setting is preferred.
Previous home health experience desirable.
Current CPR
Computer skills preferred
Valid PA drivers license
Able/willing to drive in varying weather conditions and in urban and rural areas.
WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. YorkHospital, a 570+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet designated community teaching hospital, and GettysburgHospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of the health system. In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Surgery and RehabilitationHospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to care f! or patients recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease complicat! ions and orthopedic injuries. The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a “Top 100 Integrated Health Network†by Verispan, being one of the “Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities†by Health Imaging and IT. WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, more than 8,700 employees and seven residency programs.
The Community
WellSpan Health facilities are located in York and Adams counties, which offer an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking. Both communities offer abundant outdoor and cultural activities, including restaurants, theatre, golf courses, hiking trails, water sports and historic tours. The communities are a short drive from several, large metropolitan areas including the Baltimore/DC metro area and Philadelphia.
If you value a strong sense of community, the more palatable pace of rural living, and the convenie! nce of a workplace close to home, you’ll realize the advantages of considering Wellspan Health as part of your future.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to WellSpan Health Services.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:56:19 GMT
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