What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health RN – Admissions/SOC Nurse | $80,000 Salary + Gas Card position at Home Health Agency?
Company Overview
We are a growing Medicare and Joint Commission-certified home health agency dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our services include Skilled Nursing, Wound Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
Salaried SOC Nurse (RN) Ultra Care Home Health
Salary: $80,000 per year
Benefits:
- Salaried, full-time position
- Agency-provided gas card
- Remote work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive clinical team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' homes
Position Summary
Ultra Care Home Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Salaried SOC Nurse. This position is primarily remote and field-based and is responsible for conducting Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertification, Significant Change, and Discharge visits throughout our service area.
The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, knowledgeable in OASIS documentation, and committed to providing exceptional patient care and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Complete Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertification, Significant Change, and Discharge assessments.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and complete OASIS documentation accurately and timely.
- Develop and update individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with physicians.
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, office staff, patients, and caregivers.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare, Joint Commission, and agency requirements.
- Provide patient and caregiver education.
- Conduct follow-up calls with patients, caregivers, and/or Power of Attorney (POA) representatives throughout the episode of care.
- Address patient concerns and promote patient satisfaction through ongoing communication.
- Complete documentation within required agency timeframes.
QualificationsRequired
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout the agency service area.
Preferred
- Home health experience.
- OASIS experience.
- Experience with Axxess or similar EMR systems.
- Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations.
Work Environment
- Remote and field-based position.
- Travel required for patient visits.
- Documentation completed remotely.
- Reports directly to the Director of Nursing (DON).
Join a growing home health team that values clinical excellence, flexibility, and exceptional patient care.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in McHenry County, IL
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000