Admission Nurse

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Inc. is seeking an Admission Nurse to initiate and resume high-quality home health services for referred patients in Queens, with occasional Brooklyn coverage.

You will develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and ensure timely documentation to meet regulatory and payer requirements. The role focuses on patient and caregiver education, home safety assessment, and eligibility confirmation, using strong clinical judgment

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Current RN License in NY (in good standing).
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Certified Home Health Agency.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and documenting in a clinical software system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create the initial comprehensive home health plan of care in collaboration with the physician/AP.
• Ensure agency compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in community health nursing.
• Provide high quality clinical care and teaching.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Independent work

Regulatory awareness

Education

Associate Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

$15,000 sign-on bonus or student loan assistance!

The position will cover Queens with coverage for Brooklyn when needed.

Role Overview

The Admission Nurse is a clinical professional responsible for initiating and resuming high‑quality home health services for patients referred to the agency. This role conducts comprehensive home assessments to determine skilled care needs, establishes an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures timely, accurate documentation that meets regulatory, payer, and agency requirements.

The Admission Nurse provides patient and caregiver education, evaluates home safety, and confirms eligibility for services. Through strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient‑centered approach, the Admission Nurse helps ensure a smooth transition into home care and sets the foundation for positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create the initial comprehensive and interdisciplinary patient centered home health plan of care; and update the home health plan of care in collaboration with the physician or other authorized practitioner (AP).
• Ensure agency compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge unique to the practice of community health nursing.
• Provides high quality clinical care and teaching.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Nursing, required; Baccalaureate Degree, highly preferred.
• Current RN License in NY (in good standing).
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Certified Home Health Agency.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience documenting in a clinical software system preferred.
• Driver’s License required in all boroughs except Manhattan.
• Strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting.