RN Admission - Home Health

Overview

$20,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus!

Location: Zone 3 (Downtown + 50317 areas)

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ rotating weekend, holidays, + monthly on-call rotation)

Make a meaningful difference by helping patients begin their home health journey with confidence and compassionate care. As an RN Admission Nurse, you will use your clinical expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, and coordinate interdisciplinary services that support optimal outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to build strong patient relationships, provide education and support in the home setting, and deliver exceptional care that enhances both patient experience and quality of life.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home patient assessments and develop individualized care plans that support quality outcomes and independence.
• Lead Start of Care (SOC) and Resumption of Care (ROC) visits, ensuring accurate OASIS documentation and timely care plan implementation.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, physicians, caregivers, and community resources to meet patient needs.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify risks, and proactively intervene to prevent hospitalizations and adverse events.
• Provide disease management, medication, equipment, and self-care education to patients and caregivers.
• Obtain and manage physician orders, communicate clinical updates, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.
• Support safe, high-quality care delivery through effective case management, care transitions, and discharge planning.
• Promote exceptional patient experiences while advancing organizational growth and community outreach.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurse required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year nursing experience, including proficient performance of OASIS, in skilled home health care required.
• Two (2) years nursing experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license required.
• Dual licensed positions must obtain and submit proof of dual licensure within 90 days of hire/transfer; proof of application is acceptable during this period.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid Auto Insurance required when driving personal vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IA Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical – Oasis Answers (OASIS) preferred
  • ANCC certification in area applicable to home care patient population preferred.
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