Weekend Nights Visit Registered Nurse

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patients and perform nursing interventions in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and agency policy, procedures, and standards.
• Communicate with the patient’s physician and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required.
• Maintain and use patient clinical records, reports, and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
• Participate in the development and operation of the agency by:
  • Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources.
  • Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff.
  • Interpreting agency services to families and community groups.
  • Contributing to evaluation of service programs.
  • Evaluating effectiveness of own service and contributing to the evaluation.
• Demonstrate efficient time utilization in the home, in the office, and in preparation for and travel to and from visits.
• Perform skills independently according to agency procedures.
• Research and/or obtain needed information prior to the visit.
• Assume personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nursing functions.
• Use own transportation to provide services. Must have and maintain a valid PA or NJ Driver’s License, a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier, motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ, obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle, and perform routine maintenance on vehicle.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Demands: Heavy Work—Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs.; Medium Work—Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs.; Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8‑hour work day.
• Non‑exertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) required frequently; Handling (grasping) required frequently; Fingering (fine manipulation) required only occasionally.
• Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and possess a current active license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• BSN preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health experience as a professional nurse preferred.

EEO STATEMENT

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.