Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Admission Assessment (PRN / Per Diem)
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Compensation: $30–$50 per completed assessment
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Admission Assessment is responsible for conducting comprehensive pre-service, in-home clinical evaluations for prospective clients prior to the initiation of care.
This PRN position plays a critical role in establishing safe, appropriate, and individualized care plans based on a thorough assessment of the client’s medical condition, functional status, and home environment. The RN ensures compliance with regulatory standards, agency policies, and evidence-based clinical practice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive in-home admission assessments for new clients
- Obtain and review medical history, current diagnoses, medication profiles, and treatment plans
- Conduct physical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial evaluations
- Assess home safety and environmental risk factors
- Identify skilled and non-skilled service needs
- Develop and document individualized care plans in accordance with physician orders and agency protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate service coordination
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation within established compliance standards
- Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing home health services
- Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Active, Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and care planning
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Reliable transportation and ability to conduct home visits
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior home health, hospice, or community-based nursing experience
- Knowledge of state home care regulatory requirements
