Home Health Admissions RN - Full Time

SALMON Health and Retirement; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

SALMON Homecare and Hospice in Milford, MA is seeking an Admissions RN to conduct initial patient assessments, craft care plans, and oversee onboarding for home health patients.

The role offers a 32–40 hour work week with flexible AM start times, focusing on thorough patient evaluation and coordination with the care team to ensure seamless home health services.

Qualifications

• Experience performing in-home assessments and developing nursing care plans.
• Strong ability to educate patients and families on disease management and safety.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments to determine eligibility for home health services.
• Develop individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and orders.
• Provide education on disease processes, medications, safety, and self-care.
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and social workers for smooth transitions to home health care.
• Complete required documentation including OASIS assessments and nursing notes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Education

RN degree

Job description

SALMON Homecare and Hospice
37 Birch Street
Milford, MA 01757, USA

• Pay or shift range: $50 USD to $53 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Admissions RN is responsible for conducting initial patient assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring smooth onboarding for patients entering home health services.

This role offers a 32- 40 hour work week with flexible AM start time to support work/life balance

$50 - $53 /hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform comprehensive in-home assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental evaluations, to determine eligibility for home health services.

Establish individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs, physician orders, and regulatory requirements.

Provide education on disease processes, medication management, safety precautions, and self-care techniques.

Communicate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless transition to home health care.

Complete and submit all required documentation, including OASIS assessments, nursing notes, and care plans, in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards.

Adhere to state and federal regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, as well as agency protocols.

Identify potential risks, assess home safety, and ensure that patients receive appropriate follow-up care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN required).

Licensure: Active RN license in the state of practice.

Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in home health, acute care, or related field preferred.

Certifications: BLS/CPR certification required; OASIS training preferred.

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Qualifications

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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