An RN Start of Care (SOC) nurse in home health completes the patient’s initial in-home admission and establishes the clinical plan for ongoing care.
Typical responsibilities include:
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Verify the patient’s identity, eligibility, homebound status, referral orders, and consent forms.
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Complete a comprehensive head-to-toe assessment, including vital signs, pain, cognition, mobility, skin integrity, nutrition, elimination, and psychosocial or safety needs.
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Review diagnoses, medications, allergies, recent hospitalization, and treatment history; identify discrepancies and notify the provider as needed.
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Complete required admission documentation, including the OASIS assessment when applicable.
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Evaluate the home environment, caregiver support, fall risk, emergency preparedness, and need for equipment or community resources.
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Develop an individualized plan of care with measurable goals, visit frequency, interventions, and discharge planning.
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Perform ordered skilled nursing services, such as wound care, medication management, injections, catheter care, or disease monitoring.
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Educate the patient and caregivers about diagnoses, medications, infection prevention, warning signs, emergency procedures, and when to contact the agency or call 911.
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Coordinate orders and services with physicians, therapists, social workers, aides, pharmacies, and medical-equipment providers.
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Document the visit accurately and promptly and communicate significant findings or changes in condition.
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Determine whether home-health admission is appropriate and escalate immediate safety or clinical concerns.
Requirements
Benefits and Perks
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
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Health Savings Account
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Life Insurance
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Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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Company vehicles could be available after 90 days of full-time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met. / Stipend mileage reimbursement
