Admission Nurse - RN
About The Position
At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, we provide high-quality home health and hospice services to more than 60,000 patients across the country, helping them navigate every stage of their healthcare journey with compassion, dignity, and excellence. As an Admission Nurse (RN), you'll be the first clinical touchpoint for our patients, creating a positive experience from day one. Your assessments and clinical expertise help build individualized care plans that set patients up for success while ensuring they receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their homes. If you're a compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a patient-centered environment and wants to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area (approximately 50%)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance meeting state requirements
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including assisting with patient transfers and moving equipment
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing (ADN or BSN)
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience
- Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive admission assessments to evaluate patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
- Develop and initiate individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
- Perform initial nursing evaluations and ongoing reassessments as needed
- Accurately document patient assessments, clinical findings, and care plans in the electronic medical record
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly with physicians, Clinical Team Managers, and other members of the care team
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, company policies, and clinical standards
- Identify safety concerns and report significant findings to appropriate leadership
- Promote continuity of care while supporting positive patient outcomes
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support patient care and branch operations
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees
- Free continuing education opportunities for all employees
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family & pet bereavement leave
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
