RN Homecare Admission Nurse

Masonicare Corp•Wethersfield, CT

2d•$40 - $54

About The Position

The RN Homecare Admission Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing and home health services and coordinates care in accordance with the agency’s philosophy and standards. The primary function is to admit patients to service, including medication reconciliation and completion of the OASIS data set. The nurse typically completes 2–3 admissions per day and may also conduct revisits as needed to meet agency productivity. The role carries out the client’s plan of care as developed by the nurse case manager, helps coordinate services and maintain continuity of care, supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and home health aides, and educates and counsels clients and families. The nurse documents patient information and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. This position is based in Wethersfield, Connecticut, and is listed as a day-shift, 40-hour-per-week role.

Requirements

RN licensure.
Recent prior homecare experience.
Clean driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Demonstrated competent nursing skills and competency in skills required for best clinical practice.
Ability to use assessment data to address patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
Understanding of the nursing process, interpersonal relationships, and dynamics; maintains a positive professional demeanor.
Organizational, written, and verbal skills.
Basic PC skills.

Nice To Haves

OASIS certification.

Responsibilities

Carry out the client’s plan of care as developed by the nurse case manager, address identified problems, identify interdisciplinary care needs, and recommend additional home health services.
Assist the nurse case manager with coordinating the plan of care, maintain continuity with other health professionals, communicate status changes, and participate in client care conferences.
Supervise patient care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses.
Supervise and educate home health aides and conduct supervisory visits.
Educate, supervise, and counsel clients and families about home nursing procedures and other care needs, using agency educational materials as appropriate.
Enter patient and job information accurately and promptly to support OASIS data collection, service orders, timesheets, and required patient or employment documents and reports.
Participate in the agency’s continuous quality improvement program.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with clients while recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
Report to work on time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education and medical requirements.
Perform other duties as required.
Admit patients to service, including medication reconciliation and completion of the OASIS data set; conduct revisits as needed to meet agency productivity.