Home Health Admissions RN (Full-Time Weekend Baylor Shift)

TieTalent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization seeks a Full-Time Home Health Admissions RN to provide nursing services including comprehensive evaluations, coordinating care, and establishing treatment plans for patients. This role requires strong communication, clinical competence, and the ability to educate patients and families on care needs.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

Medical, Dental, Vision plans for Full-time staff

$25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy

Retirement plan with discretionary employer match

Qualifications

• Prior home health nursing experience is required.
• CPR certification is necessary.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient appropriateness for Home Health services and completes clinical evaluations.
• Develops and initiates the patient's plan of care based on physician orders.
• Documents all activities in the Electronic Medical Record.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Clinical Competence

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current RN license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Home Health Admissions RN (Full-Time Weekend Baylor Shift)

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 patient’s condition and developing a plan of care to improve, monitor, and document the course of treatment prescribed by the physician for the patient’s diagnosis. The plan of care is developed to reduce symptoms, educate the patient, gain patient’s 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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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This is a full-time Baylor position, requiring three 12-hour weekend shifts.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient's 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Prior home health nursing experience
Maintains clinical and professional competence
CPR certified
Driver's 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
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
Annual Influenza vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options
Paid Time Off
Mileage reimbursement between patients at IRS rate
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