Home Health Weekend Admissions Nurse

Ace Home Health Care & Hospice; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee rewards program

Corporate discounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

ACE Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to perform weekend start-of-care admissions across Santa Clara County. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients and caregivers for safe transition to home health services.

The role emphasizes weekend admissions, OASIS completion, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team. California RN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of home health RN experience.
• One year of full-time medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience.
• Experience completing home health admissions and OASIS assessments.
• Current, unrestricted California RN license and CPR certification.
• Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time-management skills.
• IV infusion, phlebotomy, wound care (including wound vacs), feeding tube care, and disease management education.
• Independent travel between patient homes and use of electronic documentation systems.
• Availability to complete admissions on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments and OASIS/start-of-care documentation.
• Develop individualized plans of care with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled nursing care and education based on patient needs.
• Identify safety concerns and changes in condition.
• Coordinate handoffs to ongoing care team.
• Document promptly and accurately per agency policies.

Skills

Home health RN

OASIS assessments

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

IV infusion

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Feeding tube care

Disease management

Independent travel

Electronic documentation

Weekend availability

California RN license

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Salary Range: $124,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Home Health Weekend Admissions RN — Santa Clara County

ACE Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to complete weekend home health admissions throughout multiple Santa Clara County locations.

We are a locally owned and operated agency with offices in Orinda and San Jose. Join a collaborative team that offers the independence of field-based nursing with dedicated administrative support, experienced clinical colleagues, and technology that helps streamline your work.

About the Role

This position focuses on weekend start-of-care visits, helping patients transition safely into home health services through comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, and patient and caregiver education.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments, medication reconciliation, and OASIS/start-of-care documentation.
• Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled nursing care and education based on each patient’s needs.
• Identify safety concerns, changes in condition, and additional service or equipment needs.
• Coordinate a clear handoff to the ongoing care team.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of home health RN experience and one year of full-time medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience.
• Experience completing home health admissions and OASIS assessments.
• Current, unrestricted California RN license and current CPR certification.
• Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time-management skills.
• Skilled in IV infusion, phlebotomy, wound care, including wound vacs, feeding tube care, and disease management education.
• Comfortable working independently, traveling between patient homes, and using electronic documentation systems.
• Availability to complete admissions on weekends.

What Sets ACE Apart

• Dedicated administrative support: Assistance with documentation and DME coordination so you can focus on patient care.
• Collaborative clinical team: Support from experienced professionals committed to coordinated, patient-centered care.
• AI-assisted charting: Technology that helps streamline documentation and communication.
• Professional development: Individualized orientation, ongoing education, and free CEUs through an on-demand learning platform.
• Career growth: Opportunities in precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership.

Compensation

• Start-of-care visits: $150–$200 per visit, based on experience and qualifications.
• This position is compensated on a pay-per-visit basis.
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.
• Paid parking.

Additional Benefits

• Employee rewards program with points redeemable for gifts.
• Corporate discounts on a variety of services.
• Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, dependent coverage options, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

We welcome applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with additional language skills to help us provide personalized care to the communities we serve.