Start of Care Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Always Compassionate Health

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About The Position

The Start of Care Nurse plays a critical role in initiating home health services for new patients. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans to ensure continuity and quality of care. About Always Compassionate Health: Always Compassionate Health is a trusted provider of home and community-based healthcare services across New York. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Join our team and help support students in local schools with essential medical care. Always Compassionate Health provides the highest quality of community home-based services, combined with exceptional compassion and innovation to enhance each patient’s quality of life. By bringing together several of the top home health agencies in the state, we have become one of New York’s leading providers with strategically placed offices that serve thousands of clients every day.

Requirements

Current and valid RN license in New York State.
Strong knowledge of OASIS documentation and regulatory requirements.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial patient assessments and complete all required documentation.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in compliance with regulatory standards.
Educate patients and families on care procedures, medications, and health management.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing care.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with agency and state guidelines.