Admission Nurse

$15,000 sign‑on bonus or student loan assistance! The position will cover Queens with coverage for Brooklyn when needed. MJHS is a large not‑for‑profit health system in the Greater New York area. Our range of health services include home care, hospice and palliative care for adults and children, rehabilitation and nursing care at Menorah and Isabella Centers, and the research based MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. We also offer Elderplan/HomeFirst: health plans for Medicare and dual‑eligible individuals. As a not‑for‑profit organization, many of our programs and services are made possible through the generosity of grateful families, corporate donors and grants, as well as our own employees. At MJHS, quality care is our mission. We are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as our community. We have a great culture; we offer great benefits that include a work/life balance and competitive rates. The Admission Nurse is a clinical professional responsible for initiating and resuming high‑quality home health services for patients referred to the agency. This role conducts comprehensive home assessments to determine skilled care needs, establishes an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and ensures timely, accurate documentation that meets regulatory, payer, and agency requirements. The Admission Nurse provides patient and caregiver education, evaluates home safety, and confirms eligibility for services. Through strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a patient‑centered approach, the Admission Nurse helps ensure a smooth transition into home care and sets the foundation for positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities Create the initial comprehensive and interdisciplinary patient‑centered home health plan of care; and update the home health plan of care in collaboration with the physician or other authorized practitioner (AP). Ensure agency compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Demonstrate expert knowledge unique to the practice of community health nursing. Provide high‑quality clinical care and teaching. Qualifications Associates Diploma in Nursing, required; Baccalaureate Degree, highly preferred. Current RN License in NY (in good standing). Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a Certified Home Health Agency. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience documenting in a clinical software system preferred. Driver's License required in all boroughs except Manhattan. Strong assessment skills, clinical judgment, and critical thinking abilities. Ability to work independently in a community setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr