Welcome Home RN - Start of Care & Admissions for Home Health
Iowa Home Care LLC•West Des Moines, IA
•$72,000 - $80,000•Onsite
About The Position
At Iowa Home Care, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Welcome Home team. This role specializes in Start of Care admissions for clients throughout the Des Moines area. It is an excellent opportunity for an RN who enjoys assessment, OASIS, care planning, patient education, and coordinating care, but is looking for a role that differs from traditional ongoing case management. The primary focus is on initiating home health care correctly and ensuring a smooth transition for new clients.
Requirements
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your day effectively
- Commitment to timely, accurate, high-quality clinical documentation
- A genuine desire to make clients and families feel comfortable and confident receiving care at home
Nice To Haves
- Previous home health experience
- Previous OASIS experience
- Experience completing Start of Care assessments
- Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements
- Admissions, care-transition, discharge-planning, or case-management experience
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive Start of Care (SOC) admissions for new Iowa Home Care clients.
- Complete OASIS assessments and required admission documentation.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and medication reconciliation.
- Identify clinical, functional, safety, social, and support needs.
- Engage with each client and family to understand their goals, priorities, and what matters most to them.
- Develop individualized plans of care to help clients safely and successfully remain at home.
- Coordinate with physicians and other providers to obtain necessary orders.
- Identify appropriate disciplines, services, visit frequencies, and clinical priorities.
- Educate clients and families about their care and expectations from Iowa Home Care.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social work, home health aides, scheduling, and clinical leadership.
- Provide a thorough clinical handoff to the RN Case Manager and other clinicians.
- Ensure a smooth transition for every new client into Iowa Home Care.
Benefits
- Company vehicle provided for work-related travel
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Support from an experienced home health clinical and leadership team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
