Admissions Nurse

Overview:

Immediate Home Health and Hospice is a leading provider of home health and hospice services in the Philadelphia, PA area. Our mission is to provide exceptional home health and hospice services to patients who need our help the most.

We are seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team and help our patients live happier and healthier lives…in their homes.

What We Offer*:

We know that, to be the best place for our patients, we must be the best place to work for our employees. We offer the following to our employees:

• Be part of a unique healthcare company where we can help those in our communities who need our help the most
• Flexible hours/work-life balance (full-time or part-time available)
• Competitive pay
• Paid on a weekly basis
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match
• Career growth opportunities
• Great and collaborative work environment

Responsibilities:

What You Will Do:

• Conduct daily Start of Care (SOC) visits and comprehensive patient assessments in the home
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete the admission process, including obtaining informed consent, reviewing patient rights, advance directives, emergency preparedness, and agency policies.
• Accurately complete OASIS documentation and ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, and agency regulations
• Communicate assessment findings, admission orders, care coordination needs, visit frequencies, and identified risks to the Clinical Management team and physicians via Admission report.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, treatments, and patient education
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, home safety, and the home health plan of care
• Respond to urgent patient needs and clinical situations promptly and professionally

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• At least one year of nursing experience; home health and OASIS experience preferred
• Knowledge of OASIS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and home health regulatory requirements.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR); WellSky Kinnser experience is a plus
• Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employment status

Immediate Home Health and Hospice is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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