Registered Nurse Admissions

Heartland Home Health•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to welcome patients into its home health program and provide a smooth, professional, and compassionate admission experience. The role includes initiating care in patients’ homes and community settings, coordinating with referral sources, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and delivering hands-on patient care in accordance with clinical standards and applicable regulations. Heartland Home Health provides care where patients call home and is part of Gentiva, a provider of hospice, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. The organization has nearly 600 locations and clinicians across 38 states. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits and, where applicable, state-specific requirements.

Requirements

Active RN license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one.
At least 1 year of high-acuity nursing experience.
Compassionate, flexible, and patient-centered approach to care.
Comfort providing care in a variety of home and community settings.
Strong organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in home health, hospice, ICU, geriatrics, Med-Surg, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac, or a related clinical setting.
Experience as an Admissions RN, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial assessments and evaluations to determine patient eligibility and care needs.
Initiate the Plan of Care in accordance with physician orders, clinical standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Document patient assessments, clinical findings, and admission records accurately and promptly.
Liaise with referral sources, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth and supportive onboarding process.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency policies.
Uphold professional nursing standards while delivering compassionate, hands-on patient care.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates.
Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time associates.
Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates.
Education support and tuition assistance, including ASN to BSN and BSN to MSN, for full-time associates.
Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time associates.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.