Home Health Admission Nurse

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The Home Health Admission Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and managing the care of patients in a home health setting, providing skilled nursing services and overseeing the implementation of care plans. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage patient care autonomously while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Mileage is paid!

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify health care needs, develop individualized care plans, and update plans as needed.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with the care plan and physician orders.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of home health aides and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to update them on patient progress, discuss treatment plans, and address any concerns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, documentation requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Perform regular evaluations of patient outcomes to assess the effectiveness of care plans and adjust them as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of home health nursing practices and regulations.

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. - Must have Registered Nurse multi state license for KS and MO
• Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in a home health or related healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation system preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, as well as carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of prolonged standing, bending, squatting, and walking during home visits.
• Fine motor skills for documentation and administering treatments.
• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.