Registered Professional Nurse - Primary Nurse

Registered Professional Nurse - Primary Nurse*

Job InformationRef ID:814-64-00Location:PottstownBase Pay:N/AEmployee Type:Full-TimeIndustry:Home Care ServicesManages Others:YesJob Type:Health Care - RNRequired Education:Graduation from a State Accredited Nursing ProgramRequired Experience:1 to 3 YearsRequired Travel:Daily Local TravelRelocation Covered:NoDescription:Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity is currently seeking a full time Registered Professional Nurse - Primary Nurse to perform nursing services requiring the application of the biological, physical, and social sciences, and nursing skills in the care of the sick, the prevention of the disease, and the conservation of health.

You will function under the supervision of Clinical Managers, and supervise the care plan when LPN`s and Home Health Aides provide services to the client. You will be responsible to provide skilled nursing care to clients requiring intermittent professional nursing services in a community health setting in accordance with Corporation procedures and policies utilizing the nursing process; this may include performing a complete health assessment, effectively analyzing situations, developing goals and Plans of Care, and advocating for the client in obtaining needed services. You will also be responsible to plan with family, physician and interdisciplinary team appropriate care that is feasible within the physical, financial, environmental, social and emotional resources of the family; observe, evaluate and report to the physician any changes in the client’s condition; review all medication and identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions; and provide coordination of services within the guidelines of the Plan of Care with other disciplines and the infusion therapy.

You will also be required to demonstrate cooperation with the Manager and staff colleagues by identifying the caseload for the day, adjusting schedules to accommodate work, keeping managers informed of major changes in clients, assessing client’s home situation, and mobilizing community resources for protected services to neglected children and the aged.

REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory, ability to apply it in a community health setting, knowledge and ability to provide services to the terminally ill. Must also have the ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and maintain constructive relationships in dealing with them, and the ability to exercise leadership coupled with tolerance, understanding, appreciation, and respect for the special abilities and skills of others.

Graduation from a State accredited Nursing Program and valid license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania, as well as one year of medical/surgical nursing experience required. Ability to use a laptop computer preferred.

Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver`s license, automobile insurance, available automobile during working hours, and be able to drive in all types of weather, and be able to stand, walk, sit, and lift without weight restriction.
Facility:Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & VicinitySpecialty:Medical/Surgical NursingSchedule:Full-TimeScheduled Hours:40 Hours Per WeekWeekends:One weekend every 4th weekHolidays:2 rotatingOn-call:rotatingLicensure:Registered Professional Nurse LicenseAdditional Information:ABOUT US:
The Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity is part of a family of home care providers serving southeastern Pennsylvania. Our nonprofit organization, including our affiliated agencies in Allentown and Wyomissing, are accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program and State licensed as well as Medicare and Medicaid certified. Serving Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.