Admissions RN Home Health and Hospice | Albany Signature | Full Time NE | Albany, OR

Signature Healthcare at Home•Albany, OR

41d•$50 - $55•Remote

About The Position

Albany Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate Start of Care Registered Nurse (SOC RN) to join our growing clinical team. This full-time position is ideal for an RN who excels in patient assessment, care planning, and care coordination while delivering exceptional home health and hospice services. As a Start of Care RN, you will be the first clinical connection for patients beginning their home health or hospice journey. Your expertise will help ensure a smooth transition to care, accurate assessments, and individualized treatment plans that promote healing, independence, and quality of life. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and enjoy working independently while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of recent home health and or hospice experience.
Experience performing OASIS assessments and Start of Care admissions.
Knowledge of Medicare home health and hospice regulations and documentation requirements.
Acute care, community health, or hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive Start of Care (SOC) assessments in patients' homes.
Perform OASIS assessments and admission documentation accurately and timely.
Develop individualized plans of care based on physician orders, patient goals, and clinical findings.
Complete medication reconciliation and review.
Establish emergency preparedness plans and patient-specific care strategies.
Obtain all required consents and admission documentation.
Coordinate admissions with Intake, Clinical Managers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Communicate patient needs, changes in condition, and recommendations to providers.
Arrange for necessary equipment, supplies, and support services.
Provide patient and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and self-care.
Complete admission documentation within required timelines.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and compliant clinical records.
Ensure compliance with Medicare, state, federal, and agency regulations.
Document patient progress, symptom management, and outcomes.
Participate in care conferences, quality improvement activities, and interdisciplinary meetings.
Assist with orientation and mentorship of new clinicians as assigned.
Support agency operations through skilled nursing visits and RN case management as needed.