Home Health Admissions Nurse (RN) - Full Time / Part Time

KeystoneCare•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

KeystoneCare is seeking an experienced and highly organized Registered Nurse to complete home health admissions and ensure patients have a safe, accurate, and timely start of care. The role involves working independently in patients’ homes, conducting clinical assessments, and managing admission documentation efficiently. The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis. The Admissions RN evaluates skilled needs, eligibility, homebound status, and admission requirements; reconciles medications; develops individualized plans of care; assesses safety risks; and educates patients and caregivers. The nurse coordinates with physicians, intake, scheduling, pharmacy, and other clinical disciplines, while maintaining accurate and timely documentation and compliance with applicable Medicare, state, accreditation, and agency requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Strong documentation, charting, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to complete documentation accurately and timely.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home Health and/or Hospice experience strongly preferred.
Previous Admissions and Start-of-Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive and accurate home health admission and Start-of-Care (SOC) assessments.
Evaluate skilled needs, eligibility, homebound status, and admission requirements.
Complete medication reconciliation and identify potential medication risks or discrepancies.
Develop individualized plans of care based on provider orders, clinical findings, and patient goals.
Assess patient safety risks, including fall, infection, medication, environmental, and emergency concerns.
Provide patient and caregiver education regarding the plan of care.
Coordinate with physicians, intake, scheduling, pharmacy, and other clinical disciplines to facilitate a smooth admission.
Complete all admission documentation and charting accurately and within required timeframes.
Promptly communicate significant clinical findings, changes in condition, or barriers to care.
Manage admission assignments and visit scheduling efficiently.
Maintain compliance with applicable Medicare, state, accreditation, and agency requirements.