What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Nurse (LPN, RN) position at Age in Place Home Care?
Age in Place Home Care is looking for a reliable and compassionate Home Care Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our team. The nurse will perform routine visits to the patients’ homes throughout the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Lehigh Valley areas to ensure quality of care. This is a flexible, part-time position that is perfect for an applicant looking to create their own schedule!
Please note that applicants will be working with both English and Spanish-speaking clients, so they must also be proficient in both languages.
Responsibilities
- Perform an initial assessment of patient's care
- Perform routine 90 care visits to reassess and reevaluate the care of patient
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Report observations and any change in patient's symptoms or care to the agency
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms
- Collaborate with care team to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Skills
- Proven experience as a LPN/RN
- Experience in home care nursing
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- BSC or other diploma from a nursing program
- Valid LPN/RN license
Compensation
- Compensation is tied to admission and visitation
- RN: $25 each visit/ $35 each admission
- LPN: $20 each visit/ $25 each admission
- Estimated 10 hour compensation: $200-$400
- Mileage Reimbursement
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem, Travel nursing, Seasonal
Pay: $25.00 - $300.00 per day
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- both English and Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Allentown, PA (Lehigh County) (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $200 - $400