Admission Nurse

Req #:
4351
Job ID:
15759
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Zip Code:
11220
Category:
Home Care Nursing
Agency:
MJHS Home Care
Status:
Regular Full-Time
Office:
Field


Salary:
$112,000.00 - $134,100.00 per year

$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.

MJHS attracts individuals who see their work as a calling as well as a job. Professionals in every job category have stated that they appreciate being left to make their own decisions, are encouraged to voice their opinions, and are given the necessary breathing room to do their work with minimal supervision. Yet, at the same time, they feel that management and their co-workers are solidly behind them and readily accessible.

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.

• 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
• Provides high quality clinical care and teaching

The MJHS Difference


At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Benefits include:

• Sign-on Bonuses OR Student Loan Assistance for clinical staff
• Free MSN in Education program!
• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement for clinical staff!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans ! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)


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.
• Provides 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.