What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Home Health position at CHEROKEE NATION HOME HEALTH SERVICE?
We are seeking a detail-orientated and compassionate Home Health Admission Nurse (RN) to complete comprehensive start-of-care assessments for patients entering home health services. In this role, you will evaluate clinical needs, establish individualized care plans, and ensure a smooth, supportive transition into home-based care. The ideal candidate is confident in assessment skills, highly organized, and able to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete timely and accurate Start of Care (SOC) and admission assessments
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patients needs and clinical findings
- Educate patients and families on home health services, safety, and care expectations
- Coordinate with physicians and the care team to verify orders and service eligibility
- Document all assessments and clinical information in the EMR according to regulatory standards
- Identify patient risks, needs, and required interventions to support safe care at home
- Ensure a seamless handoff to ongoing case managers and field clinicians
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure and experience in home health admission processes
- Strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and documentation skills (EMR/EHR) for care plans and nursing notes
- Knowledge of healthcare policies, patient care regulations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Inpatient/outpatient/post-acute experience with focus on home health assessment and care transitions
- Ability to manage patient records, clinical documentation, and initial medical evaluations in a home setting
- Excellent patient interaction, critical thinking, and care management capabilities
Pay: $74,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $74,000 - $81,000