Welcome Home RN - Home Health Admissions
About The Position
Iowa Home Care is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse to specialize in Start of Care admissions for clients throughout the Des Moines area. The Welcome Home RN completes comprehensive admissions, assesses each client’s clinical and broader needs, develops an individualized plan of care, and helps clients and families feel comfortable and confident receiving care at home. This role focuses on initiating care rather than traditional ongoing case management, and includes independent field work with close connection to an experienced clinical team. The RN provides a thorough handoff to the RN Case Manager and other clinicians who continue the client’s care.
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 the workday effectively.
- Commitment to timely, accurate, high-quality clinical documentation.
- Genuine desire to help 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 Start of Care 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.
- Learn about each client and family, including their goals, priorities, and what matters most to them.
- Develop individualized plans of care to help clients remain safely and successfully 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 what to expect 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 continuing the client’s care.
- Help ensure each new client has a smooth transition into Iowa Home Care.
Benefits
- Additional bonus potential.
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
