Home Health Admissions Nurse (RN) - Full Time / Part Time

KeystoneCare Home Health and Hospice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Travel reimbursement between visits

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Interdisciplinary team

Job summary

KeystoneCare is seeking an experienced Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a flexible full- or part-time role. The Admissions RN conducts comprehensive Start-of-Care assessments and ensures safe, timely, and accurate initiation of home health services.

The role requires strong clinical assessment, independent home visits, and thorough documentation. You will coordinate with physicians, intake, scheduling, and other clinical staff, ensure Medicare/state compliance,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Pennsylvania RN license or eligibility.
• Home Health/Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive Home Health admission and Start-of-Care assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs, eligibility, homebound status, and admission requirements.
• Perform medication reconciliation and identify risks or discrepancies.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on orders and patient goals.
• Assess safety risks including fall, infection, and environmental concerns.
• Educate patient and caregiver about the plan of care.
• Coordinate with physicians, intake, scheduling, pharmacy, and other disciplines to facilitate admissions.
• Complete admission documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate significant clinical findings or barriers to care promptly.
• Manage admission assignments and visit scheduling efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, state, accreditation, and agency requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Independent home visits

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA)

Job description

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

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

Benefits

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