A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
UPMC Family Hospice is Hiring a Casual Registered Nurse (RN) for the Lycoming and Clinton counties
Hours:
8:00am-4:30pm Minimum 12 hours a week Every 4th weekend and 2 Holidays per year Are you a nurse looking for a rewarding career where you can provide direct, one-on-one patient care? UPMC Home Health hires caring, skilled, compassionate registered nurses to join our At Home nursing team! You'll work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities. Working outside of a medical facility, you'll have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes. As an RN with UPMC Home Health, you'll collaborate with our team of specialized nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, dieticians, aides, and trained administrative staff to provide personalized patient care in a home setting. Why UPMC Home Health Establish rapport with patients and their families as you guide their treatment plan home. Grow your career with a career ladder designed for your professional advancement. Make your career work for you with flexible shift options, including a dedicated weekend program with premium rates and benefits. Care for your total well-being with UPMC's robust benefits package - physically, financially, and emotionally - including tuition reimbursement and discounted RN-to-BSN programs. Receive mileage reimbursement (at the federal rate). Final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certifications.
Responsibilities:
Your role as the nurse will establish patients' plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, and utilization management (UM) professionals to meet physicians' orders and patients' needs. RN will coordinate case management activities across a multi-disciplinary health care team to ensure appropriate, quality patient care. Initiate, deliver, and evaluate patient- and family-centered health teaching. Strive to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes, delivering compassionate care with an emphasis on the patient's experience. Complete all required documentation, including visit assessments, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly on a laptop or in written documentation while in the patient's home and according to all applicable regulatory standards. Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures in addition to all local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines. Job title and salary will be based on qualifications and career ladder requirements
