Home Health RN Admission Nurse

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Coon Rapids, 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 and is based out of the Blaine, Minnesota office, serving Coon Rapids and surrounding cities. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with an on-call rotation. The nurse travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The role includes admission and ongoing client assessment, care planning and coordination, direct nursing care, client and family education, documentation, delegated-task supervision, and collaboration with employees and community referral sources. Care is provided in individual client homes and may involve transfers and lifting. The nurse must adapt to varied home and community settings and travel in all types of weather.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license without revocation, suspension, 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 experience with OASIS documentation.
Ability to manage varied assignments, establish priorities, and ensure necessary duties are completed.
Dependable vehicle or access to 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of care.
Use interview and physical assessment skills to evaluate client needs and demonstrate nursing skills appropriate to the services provided.
Record nursing diagnoses, measurable outcomes, interventions, and nursing notes 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 Minnesota nursing practice, and immediately report significant changes in client condition.
Adapt care to changing client needs, organize assignments cost-effectively, and coordinate client records in the home and office.
Coordinate care with families, caregivers, community resources, and other disciplines; identify problems and participate in solutions to support client outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality, a safe client environment, and infection control practices; report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Participate in the after-hours on-call process to support client care policies and procedures and resolve staffing issues.
Teach and evaluate delegated tasks, orient employees according to company policy, and keep current on applicable state and federal regulations.
Participate in case conferences and team meetings, communicate effectively with employees, and promote a positive client and employee service image.
Prioritize and complete job responsibilities independently and perform other related duties as assigned by the Branch Office.
Assess client and significant others’ readiness 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 financial resources for client care 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.