Registered Nurse-Full Time Home Health Admissions

The Full-Time Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse at KeystoneCare plays a vital role in providing nursing services to patients in need of home health care. This position involves assessing the patient's condition and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the physician. The Admissions RN is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and implementing treatment plans designed to enhance patient comfort, educate patients and families, and promote independence in self-care whenever feasible.

Shift: Friday- Saturday and Sunday 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

The role requires strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, ensuring seamless coordination of services.

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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for appropriateness for home health services, ensuring regulatory compliance and agency standards are met.
• Obtains treatment authorization and processes patient admissions to the agency.
• Conducts comprehensive clinical evaluations to inform care decisions.
• Collaborates with physicians to communicate patient needs and secure appropriate care orders.
• Initiates and develops the plan of care based on the evaluated needs of patients.
• Educates and counsels patients and family members regarding nursing care needs and health management strategies.
• Performs direct nursing care tasks in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensures referrals to additional community resources when necessary.
• Completes Home Health OASIS assessments as appropriate during visit timepoints.
• Accurately documents all nursing activities within the Electronic Medical Record as per agency policy.
• Coordinates the dissemination of a written start of care report to all team members involved in patient care.
• Regularly meets established productivity benchmarks by communicating with supervisors regarding scheduling and assignment adjustments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in good standing to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Proven clinical and professional competence
• CPR certified
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance in good standing
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Effective communication skills with all members of the health care team
• Strong organizational skills
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
• Annual Influenza vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption
• Available Friday Saturday and Sunday 08:00 am to 08:00 pm

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