Admissions Nurse

Admissions Nurse Within the scope of practice, coordinates data for input of OASIS and/or care plan process. Maintains compliance in accordance with current practice standards, physician's orders, agency policies and procedures, and local, state and federal regulations. This position is also accountable for the delivery of professional nursing services, within the scope of the professional's education and experience, in compliance with Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice corporate standards, federal and state laws.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Excellent written and verbal communication; excellent organizational skills.

o Demonstrated ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and health care provider.

o Ability to form relationships and maintain rapport with clients, families, and referral sources.

o Must have an empathetic attitude toward the sick, elderly, handicapped, terminal, dependent or disabled client in the home setting.

EXPERIENCE:

o Registered Nurse providing skilled intervention for PASSPORT and Senior Option clients must have 2 years experience as a registered nurse.

o A minimum of six months (institutional setting only) nursing experience within the past three years. Evidence of successful completion of a refresher program can be accepted in lieu of this recent experience requirement.

EDUCATION:

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in good standing in the state(s) in which he/she will practice.

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