Start of Care Registered Nurse – Home Health

Start of Care Registered Nurse Home Health

Location : Hawley, PA 18428

Position Type : Full-time

Openings : 1

Estimated Pay : $80,000 per year

Overview

The Start of Care Registered Nurse plays a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients in their homes. This position is responsible for performing admissions, start-of-care assessments, and initiating patient care plans in coordination with the healthcare team. The nurse ensures compliance with all care standards and documentation requirements while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and other professionals involved in care.

Key Responsibilities

Complete start-of-care documentation for new admissions and post-hospitalization patients

Assess patients for telehealth eligibility and integrate telemonitoring into the plan of care when appropriate

Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals

Monitor patient conditions, report changes to physicians, and document all clinical findings accurately and promptly

Educate, counsel, and support patients and family members on nursing care needs, preventive measures, and rehabilitation procedures

Assign and supervise Home Health Aides with individualized care instructions

Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and performance improvement initiatives

Maintain ongoing professional development and fulfill continuing education requirements

Plan and organize daily schedules to optimize travel and maintain productivity

Adhere to all agency policies, compliance regulations, and patient care standards

Schedule and Shift Details

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Travel

Local travel required within the service area to meet patient care needs. Efforts will be made to maintain reasonable territory assignments.

Qualifications Required

Associate Degree in Nursing or higher

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania (PA)

Current certifications : Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS)

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in home health or start-of-care admissions

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Familiarity with telehealth integration and home health documentation systems

Strong knowledge of compliance and home health regulatory standards

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