St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. JOB SUMMARY This position works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure delivery of high quality nursing service in accordance with the physician’s orders and with the agency’s programs and policies. Services are provided in the home and in the patient’s place of residence JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Evaluates and performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments on patients referred for home health nursing services. Determines eligibility for admission, obtains financial and statistical data, formulates initial care plan according to the patient’s Plan of Care and processes the admission. 2. Refers patients to other agency disciplines and to community resource as needed. 3. Assesses, promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing. 4. Provides ongoing assessment to determine service frequency, change in Plan of Care and discharge from service in compliance with agency policy and philosophy. 5. Functions as the designated coordinator of patient care responsible for assuring the provision of optimum, comprehensive multidisciplinary care. 6. Assures care plans are followed according to agency standards for the provision of quality care, appropriate service utilization, and compliance with third party payor requirements for reimbursement. 7. Communicates with the patient’s physician, referral source, and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy. 8. Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Entity 33 Job Class Code Number 7533, 7542, 7543, 7427 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued): 9. Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family oriented approach to patient care. 10. Records reflect contact with physicians and other agencies as needed. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines. 11. Participates in the development and operation of the agency by: a. Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources. b. Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff. c. Interpreting agency service to families and community groups. d. Contributing to evaluation of service programs. e. Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation of and continuing development of staff members. 12. Demonstrates efficient time utilization in the home, in the office, and in preparation for and travel to and from the visit. 13. Performs skills independently according to agency procedures. Researches and/or obtains needed information prior to the visit. 14. Develops and implements clear teaching plans, utilizes printed material, teaches factual content appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, patient/caregiver needs and abilities. 15. Assumes personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nursing functions. 16. Participates in patient-centered unit meetings. 17. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information. 18. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. 19. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance (PCRAFT) in interactions with all customers, both internal and external. 20. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. 21. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. 22. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. 23. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demands: Heavy Work Exertional activity 1. Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs 2. Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs 3. Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day Nonexertional activity 1. Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently 2. Handling (grasping) – required frequently 3. 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. Good physical and mental health. Neat, clean, free from body odors, conforms to the uniform code. Constant standing and walking during work periods. Turning, stooping, bending, climbing, stretching and lifting in the provision of nursing care Finger and hand dexterity necessary to handle delicate instruments and other equipment Visual and auditory acuity required to provide comprehensive nursing care. Environmental Conditions: Inside – Office environment and patient homes Outside - Traveling to cases and/or clinics in extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, snow, ice and/or fog Hazards - Exposure to contagious disease road and driving domestic pets QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM) EDUCATION: A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing who is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state in which practicing, Baccalaureate degree preferred. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health experience as a professional nurse preferred Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.