Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Northern Nevada•Carson City, NV

About The Position

The Home Health Admissions Nurse facilitates the admission of new patients, supporting their transition into home health care and providing high-quality nursing care. The role involves assessing patients, coordinating individualized care plans and services, communicating with patients and families, completing admission documentation, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and monitoring patient condition. The nurse also supports patients and families through the admission process and ensures compliance with applicable requirements for admissions, documentation, and patient rights. Work takes place in patient homes, community centers, and administrative offices. The schedule may be full-time or part-time, with flexible weekdays and days of the week, 5–8-hour shifts, and weekend help needed. The role requires travel for home visits as needed. Compensation is listed at $50–$60 per hour, with mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where work is performed.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to make sound clinical judgments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care delivered with empathy and compassion.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines governing home health care and documentation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits as needed.
Ability to adapt to varied home environments and navigate diverse home layouts.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist while providing care and assessing patients.
Vision sufficient for close, distance, and peripheral viewing, and the ability to adjust focus.
Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with patients with complex healthcare needs.
Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting assessments, providing care, and completing documentation.
Ability to assist patients with mobility, including transfers, standing, walking, and positioning for therapy activities.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the department supervisor or manager's designated work schedule.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support the body without fatigue.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position during assessments or treatments.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects, including medical equipment and supplies, and assist patients with mobility.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of incoming patients, including gathering medical history, evaluating current health status, and identifying care needs.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for new patients.
Explain the admissions process, policies, and available services to patients, families, and caregivers.
Complete admission paperwork and obtain required documentation, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records.
Coordinate with home health disciplines, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers, to arrange assessments and services.
Administer physician-prescribed medications and treatments according to established protocols and best practices for pain and symptom management.
Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during admission, and report changes or concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families and address their questions and concerns.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to admissions, documentation, and patient rights.
Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care plans, progress, and barriers to patient goals.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or Home Health Director.