RN Homecare Admission Nurse

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice is hiring an RN Homecare Admission Nurse in Wallingford, Connecticut. The nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing and home health services and coordinates care in accordance with agency philosophy and standards. The role primarily admits patients to service, including medication reconciliation and completion of the OASIS data set. An Admission Nurse typically completes two to three admissions per day and may perform revisits as needed to meet agency productivity. The position also carries out the nurse case manager’s plan of care, coordinates with other care professionals, supervises certain staff, and educates clients and families.

Requirements

RN licensure.
Prior homecare experience.
Clean driver’s license and 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.
Positive professional demeanor.
Organizational, written, and verbal skills.
Basic PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Recent OASIS certification.

Responsibilities

Carry out the client’s plan of care as developed by the nurse case manager, address problems in the plan, identify interdisciplinary care needs, and recommend additional home health services.
Coordinate the plan of care with the nurse case manager, maintain continuity with other health professionals assigned to the case, communicate changes in client status, and participate in client care conferences.
Supervise patient care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses.
Supervise and educate home health aides and conduct supervisory visits.
Educate, supervise, and counsel clients and families regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs; use agency educational materials as appropriate.
Complete patient admissions, medication reconciliation, and the OASIS data set; perform revisits as needed to meet agency productivity.
Document timely and accurate computer entries for patient and job information, OASIS, service orders, timesheets, and other required 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.