Admission Nurse - RN

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Admission Nurse (RN) At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable - at home. Every day, we provide high-quality home health and hospice services to more than 60,000 patients across the country, helping them navigate every stage of their healthcare journey with compassion, dignity, and excellence. As an Admission Nurse (RN), you'll be the first clinical touchpoint for our patients, creating a positive experience from day one. Your assessments and clinical expertise help build individualized care plans that set patients up for success while ensuring they receive the highest quality care in the comfort of their homes. If you're a compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a patient-centered environment and wants to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Elara Caring? Make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families Supportive, collaborative team environment Competitive compensation Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees Free continuing education opportunities for all employees Career advancement and professional development opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, and family & pet bereavement leave Pet insurance As an Admission Nurse, you will: Complete comprehensive admission assessments to evaluate patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs Develop and initiate individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team Perform initial nursing evaluations and ongoing reassessments as needed Accurately document patient assessments, clinical findings, and care plans in the electronic medical record Communicate changes in patient condition promptly with physicians, Clinical Team Managers, and other members of the care team Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, company policies, and clinical standards Identify safety concerns and report significant findings to appropriate leadership Promote continuity of care while supporting positive patient outcomes Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support patient care and branch operations Requirements: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area (approximately 50%) Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance meeting state requirements Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including assisting with patient transfers and moving equipment Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing (ADN or BSN) Previous Home Health or Hospice experience Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elara Caring