Overview

The Home Health Admission Nurse is a licensed professional responsible for performing comprehensive patient admissions and completing OASIS assessments for individuals requiring skilled nursing services in the home setting. This role also includes the delivery of direct skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders.

Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary home health team, the Admission Nurse ensures high‑quality, patient‑centered care under the guidance and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Key responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, establishing care plans, coordinating services, and supporting continuity of care throughout the home health episode.

 

This position follows a four‑day workweek, consisting of 10‑hour shifts, and includes a requirement to work one weekend per month and two holidays per year.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Admission

• Assess and admit eligible patients for home health care services.
• Conduct comprehensive OASIS assessments in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate levels of home health services.

Care Planning & Implementation

• Develop individualized plans of care based on patient assessments, physician orders, and clinical standards.
• Implement, monitor, and revise care plans to ensure high‑quality, safe, and effective patient outcomes.

Skilled Nursing Care

• Provide skilled nursing services and comprehensive clinical assessments in the home setting.
• Perform and manage physician‑ordered treatments including:
• PleurX drain care
• Finger-stick coagulation checks
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• IV therapy
• Phlebotomy
• Tracheostomy care
• PEG tube care
• Ostomy care
• Telehealth monitoring and support

Teaching, Supervision & Counseling

• Educate clients and caregivers on disease management, medication administration, treatments, and safety.
• Provide supervision and clinical guidance to patients and family members to promote independence and self‑care.
• Offer counseling to support patient understanding and participation in the care plan.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary home health team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and supervisors regarding patient status and care needs.

Clinical Documentation

• Complete accurate, timely OASIS documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Maintain thorough and clear clinical records to support quality care and continuity of services.

Professional Skills & Problem Solving

• Utilize strong critical thinking and clinical judgment to identify patient needs and respond effectively.
• Address patient and caregiver concerns promptly, employing sound problem‑solving strategies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in required weekend and holiday rotations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support optimal patient care and agency operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) years recent experience as a professional nurse in Home Health.
• Valid DL With No More Than 3 Moving Violations

Credentials

• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association)

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

EntryUSD $36.20/Hr. MaxUSD $59.73/Hr.