Home Health Admissions RN-Full Time

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The Admissions Registered Nurse Home Health at the request of the Intake Department provides nursing services to patients as ordered by the physician. The nurse is a specialist in assessing the patients condition and developing a plan of care to improve monitor and document the course of treatment prescribed by the physician for the patients diagnosis. The plan of care is developed to reduce symptoms educate the patient gain patients compliance to the prescribed plan of care and assist the patient in becoming independent with self care when capable based on the individual needs of the patient. Additionally the nurse communicates with all members of the care team to insure proper coordination of care.

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Primary Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patients appropriateness for Home Health services considering regulatory compliance requirements and agency protocols.
• Obtains Treatment authorization and admit patients to the agency.
• Performs a comprehensive clinical evaluation.
• Informs the physician of patient needs and obtain orders for any required changes.
• Initiates the plan of care.
• Teaches supervises and counsels the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Performs any direct care necessary per physician orders.
• Ensures patient is referred to appropriate agencies for continued supplemental services.
• Completes Home Health OASIS assessment appropriate for patient visit timepoint.
• Documents all activities in the Electronic Medical Record per agency policy.
• Distributes a written start of care report to all care team members.
• Meets established productivity targets by regularly checking in with Supervisor regarding any scheduling changes or additional assignments needed.
• Will need to complete 312-hour field shift work between Friday Saturday Sunday or Monday

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN or LPN license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Maintains clinical and professional competence
• CPR certified
• Drivers License and Car Insurance in good standing
• Reliable vehicle
• Possesses the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the care team
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Annual Influenza vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption

• Works 3 days per week but paid full-time

• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Travel reimbursement between work sites
• Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
• Medical Dental Vision and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
• $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
• Retirement plan with discretionary employer match