Admissions Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Experienced in home health? Ready for a role that gives you flexibility and strong earning potential?
Frontier Home Health is growing, and we’re looking for skilled Registered Nurses to join our Admissions Team in Colorado Springs. Recognized locally in Pueblo as a top home healthcare agency in 2025, we take pride in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As we continue to grow our team, we are seeking an Admissions RN to help expand our reach and support more patients in the Colorado Springs community.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) enrollment and employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Flexible scheduling: You set your availability—we only schedule admissions and start-of-care visits during the days and hours you’ve committed to working. 

Job Summary: The Admissions Nurse (RN) is responsible for completing the start-of-care (SOC) admission visit for patients referred to Frontier Home Health. The Admissions RN conducts comprehensive patient assessments, completes OASIS documentation, initiates the plan of care, and coordinates physician orders and interdisciplinary services.

Essential Duties:

• Complete Start of Care (SOC), admission, and resumption of care assessments, including comprehensive physical, functional, and psychosocial evaluations. 
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders, patient needs, and Medicare guidelines. 
• Perform accurate and timely OASIS assessments and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Coordinate patient care by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members. 
• Communicate changes in patient condition and obtain/verify physician orders as needed. 
• Administer skilled nursing care, medications, and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify needs for additional disciplines, durable medical equipment (DME), and community resources.
• Initiate and support discharge planning and care transitions from admission through episode completion.
• Ensure all documentation supports quality outcomes, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.
• Participate in case conferences, care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives (QAPI).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in a home health setting. 
• Proficient in clinical documentation and Medicare compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and care coordination with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Organized, reliable, and committed to high-quality patient care.
• Professional demeanor with adherence to ethical standards and agency policies.

Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado; graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• 2+ years of RN experience preferred; home health and OASIS experience strongly preferred. 
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Knowledge of home health regulations, OASIS, and nursing assessment/care planning. 
• Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and adhere to all regulatory and agency standards.
• Completion of required TB screening and health documentation.