Home Health RN Admission Nurse

Adara Home Health, Inc.•White Bear Lake, MN

13d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Admissions Nurse ensures client care is provided in accordance with company policies and procedures and maintains strong relationships with referral sources. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. The nurse travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits that may take one to three hours per client. The position is based out of the Hutchinson, Minnesota office and provides services in Waconia and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Current Minnesota R.N. license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to make appropriate clinical judgments.
Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal communication, and teaching skills.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
Understanding of Medicare certification and OASIS documentation experience.
Ability to manage varied assignments, set priorities, and ensure necessary duties are completed.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Proof of negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of a crime will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.
Ability to meet physical demands that include client transfers and lifting, and driving or using public transportation in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Word and Excel.
Current CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine needs, and implement and evaluate care.
Use interview and physical assessment skills to evaluate client needs and provide nursing services appropriate to the assignment.
Document nursing diagnoses, measurable outcomes, interventions, nursing notes, and client and family teaching according to company standards.
Develop and update care plans as the client’s condition indicates.
Provide total client care, including ordered medications and treatments, physical and psychological care, and client and family education.
Assess and interpret symptoms, take remedial measures within the legal limits of nursing practice in Minnesota, and immediately report significant changes in a client’s condition.
Adapt care to changing client needs and organize assignments to provide quality care cost-effectively.
Coordinate client records in the home and office, and coordinate care with families, caregivers, community resources, and other disciplines.
Promote continuity of care by identifying problems and participating in solutions to achieve client outcomes.
Maintain client, family, and employee confidentiality; maintain a safe client environment; and report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Follow infection control policies and participate in the after-hours on-call process to support care and resolve staffing issues.
Teach and evaluate delegated tasks and provide employee orientation according to company policy.
Keep current on applicable state and federal home care regulations; participate in case conferences and team meetings; and communicate effectively with employees.
Demonstrate self-direction, promote a positive client and employee service image, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Branch Office.
Assess clients’ and significant others’ readiness and ability to learn, provide individualized teaching, and document teaching and responses.
Participate in continuing education, in-service programs, orientation, and employee evaluations to support professional growth.
Ensure client service authorizations are current and that the quantity and type of services meet payer requirements.
Apply basic knowledge of client financial resources and complete and distribute admission and financial forms accurately.
Develop and maintain working relationships with referral sources, including physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, community resources, and payers.