Admissions Nurse (RN) - Full Time | Elite Home Health & Hospice | LC Valley Area
About The Position
Elite Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Admissions Registered Nurse to deliver home health and hospice care. Guided by its CAPLICO Core Values—Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership—the organization is committed to high-quality, personalized care that helps patients remain in their homes. The Admissions RN guides patients and families through the admission process, supports a smooth transition to care, and helps them access services with dignity and compassion. The role conducts admission visits, assesses eligibility and care needs, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with referral sources and care partners, processes orders and documentation, establishes initial care plans, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse also maintains compliant clinical records and serves as a clinical resource during admission.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct admission visits for home health and hospice patients.
- Complete comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility and care needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on available services, the plan of care, and treatment expectations.
- Coordinate referrals and admissions with physicians, hospitals, facilities, and community partners.
- Obtain and process physician orders and required documentation.
- Establish initial plans of care and facilitate a smooth transition to services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and appropriate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and families during the admission process.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Pet insurance.
- Competitive compensation of $95,000–$115,000 annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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