What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Admissions Nurse (RN) - Full Time / Part Time position at KeystoneCare?
KeystoneCare is seeking an experienced and highly organized Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis.
The Admissions RN is responsible for completing comprehensive home health admissions and ensuring patients have a safe, accurate, and timely start of care. This position is ideal for an RN who has strong clinical assessment skills, is comfortable working independently in patients' homes, and can manage admission documentation efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive and accurate Home Health admission and Start-of-Care (SOC) assessments.
- Evaluate skilled needs, eligibility, homebound status, and admission requirements.
- Complete medication reconciliation and identify potential medication risks or discrepancies.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on provider orders, clinical findings, and patient goals.
- Assess patient safety risks, including fall, infection, medication, environmental, and emergency concerns.
- Provide patient and caregiver education regarding the plan of care.
- Coordinate with physicians, intake, scheduling, pharmacy, and other clinical disciplines to facilitate a smooth admission.
- Complete all admission documentation and charting accurately and within required timeframes.
- Promptly communicate significant clinical findings, changes in condition, or barriers to care.
- Manage admission assignments and visit scheduling efficiently.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Medicare, state, accreditation, and agency requirements.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
- Home Health and/or Hospice experience strongly preferred.
- Previous Admissions and Start-of-Care experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong documentation, charting, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to complete documentation accurately and timely.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. [RN Flyer | PDF]
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance
Why Join KeystoneCare
- Flexible scheduling options
- Travel reimbursement between visits
- Competitive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- $25,000 company-paid life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Supportive interdisciplinary team
Employment Type
- Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $25