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Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse

Greenwich, CT·Posted 18d ago

$95k–$115k/yrFull-Time

Health Care Connectors provides personalized home health services that help patients recover, maintain independence, and manage their health at home. Our nurses work alongside rehabilitation professionals, social workers, and medical providers to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Why Join HCC?

Join a team that values clinical judgment, collaboration, and the difference nurses make in patients’ lives. We offer opportunities to:

Build meaningful connections with patients and families
Practice independently with support from an interdisciplinary team
Expand your home health knowledge and clinical skills
Help patients transition safely into care at home

Job Summary

The Home Health Admission RN leads the admission process for patients beginning home health services. This position completes comprehensive Start of Care assessments, accurately documents OASIS data, and develops individualized plans of care based on patients’ clinical needs, physician orders, and goals.

The Admission RN establishes a strong foundation for ongoing care by identifying risks, reconciling medications, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating a thorough hand-off to the care team. This role requires strong assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage admissions independently across an assigned service area.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Connecticut
Minimum of one year of home health nursing experience
Demonstrated experience completing admissions, Start of Care assessments, and OASIS documentation
Strong knowledge of home health eligibility, skilled nursing documentation, and care planning
Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to use electronic medical records and complete documentation accurately and promptly
Current CPR/BLS certification
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patients’ homes

What You’ll Do

Coordinate admission visits with patients, caregivers, referral sources, and the scheduling team.
Review referral information, discharge instructions, and physician orders before initiating care.
Complete comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, functional, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Complete accurate OASIS assessments and admission documentation within agency-required timeframes.
Assess and document home health eligibility, including homebound status and the need for skilled services, when applicable.
Perform medication reconciliation, identify discrepancies or potential concerns, and communicate with the appropriate provider.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide skilled nursing interventions and education related to diagnoses, medications, treatments, symptom management, and home safety.
Identify changes in condition or urgent concerns and initiate appropriate communication and follow-up.
Explain home health services, patient rights, agency contact procedures, and care expectations.
Communicate admission findings, clinical priorities, and follow-up needs to the ongoing care team.
Collaborate with clinical leadership and quality assurance staff to resolve documentation questions and support continuity of care.
Participate in weekend coverage as required by the position’s schedule.