Home Health Nurse Tarentum

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Mars, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Mars, PA

Hospitals

About the position

UPMC Home Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct, one-on-one patient care in the Natrona Heights, Tarentum, and New Kensington areas. This role involves working in a home setting, allowing nurses to establish rapport with patients and their families while guiding their treatment plans. The position offers a rewarding career with opportunities for professional advancement and flexible shift options.

Responsibilities

• Establish patients' plans of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, and utilization management professionals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attend compliance training and adhere to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state or a state covered by a licensure compact agreement.
• CPR certification required based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Automotive Insurance and Driver's License required.
• Act 33, Act 34, and OAPSA clearances.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior nursing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for new graduates and experienced staff.
• Flexible shift options including a dedicated weekend program with premium rates and benefits.
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted RN-to-BSN programs.