Registered Nurse, Home Health (Franklin County)

WellSpan VNA Home Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health to provide professional nursing services to patients 18 years and older in their homes across Franklin County and surrounding Central Pennsylvania areas. You will work independently to assess patient conditions, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments and medications, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team including physical therapists, occupational therapists, home health aides, social workers, and nutritionists. The department serves an average daily census of 900 patients and specializes in infusion therapy, wound and ostomy care, LVADs, and lymphedema management.

Schedule

Full-time position (80 hours biweekly)

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Every 4th weekend required
• 2 holidays per year
• Sign-on bonus eligible

Responsibilities

• Independently assess patients, recognize subtle changes in condition, and modify the plan of care accordingly
• Safely and independently administer prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and established care plans
• Initiate emergency action in response to acute risk situations
• Organize and prioritize time based on higher acuity patient assignments and increased workload
• Evaluate patient care effectiveness and promote goal-directed change to achieve patient outcomes
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions and progress toward outcomes for complex patient groups
• Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration in evaluating patient progress
• Identify and facilitate individualized patient needs for transfer or discharge, including patient and family in decisions
• Demonstrate leadership at the point of care and provide leadership for problem solving and goal formation
• Promote cooperation and communication among all team members
• Display conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance
• Maintain established policies, procedures, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations and participate in safety education and root cause analyses as required
• Stay current with evidence-based practice and clinical literature
• Seek learning opportunities and incorporate new knowledge and skills into practice
• Complete required education and competencies, including state-mandated continuing education for licensure renewal

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire or Registered Nurse Multi-State License upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Valid driver's license in current state of residence with driving record meeting WellSpan Risk Management requirements
• One year of previous experience with the same patient population, OR current VNA LPN transitioning to RN

Education

• Diploma Program in Nursing, OR
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN), OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current BLS certification required for all areas of nursing practice
• Additional certifications may be required based on assigned clinical area (ACLS, PALS, NRP, or other specialty certifications as outlined in unit-based skill lists)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave