Welcome Home RN: Start-of-Care Admissions & OASIS

Iowa Home Care; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education

Job summary

Iowa Home Care seeks an experienced Welcome Home RN to lead Start of Care admissions in the Des Moines area. You’ll perform comprehensive SOC assessments, complete OASIS, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to build an effective home-based plan.

Join a team that values independent field work, thorough assessment, and patient education, helping clients and families feel confident about the care ahead.

Qualifications

• Experience with Start of Care (SOC) admissions.
• OASIS experience or familiarity preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete SOC admissions for new clients.
• Perform OASIS assessments and admission documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and med reconciliation.
• Identify client needs (clinical, functional, safety, social, support).
• Develop individualized care plans for safe home care.
• Coordinate orders with physicians and other providers.
• Educate clients and families about care and plan.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social work, aides, scheduling, and leadership.
• Provide thorough handoff to the RN Case Manager and team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Documentation

Empathy

Education

RN license (Iowa)

Job description

Iowa Home Care seeks an experienced Welcome Home RN to lead Start of Care admissions in the Des Moines area. You’ll perform comprehensive SOC assessments, complete OASIS, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to build an effective home-based plan.

Join a team that values independent field work, thorough assessment, and patient education, helping clients and families feel confident about the care ahead.