RN- Admission Nurse (OASIS)- Home Health

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented RN - Admission Nurse (OASIS) for our Home Health team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate clinical documentation, and coordinating care plans that align with Medicare and CMS regulations. Your expertise will help facilitate smooth patient admissions, optimize clinical documentation standards, and support quality care delivery in a home health setting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your nursing skills, clinical knowledge, and passion for patient care to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments upon admission, including comprehensive OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) data collection to support accurate reimbursement and quality reporting.
• Review and interpret medical records, documentation, and clinical data to ensure compliance with Medicare regulations, CMS guidelines, and state healthcare policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that meet patient needs while adhering to clinical documentation standards.
• Conduct utilization management activities by reviewing medical necessity, supporting discharge planning, and ensuring appropriate level of care.
• Maintain proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Wellsky ( Kinnser), and other electronic health record platforms for accurate documentation review and data entry.
• Stay current with healthcare regulations including HIPAA, long-term care regulations, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, DRG assignments, and Medicare/Medicaid policies.
• Support clinical documentation improvement initiatives by ensuring complete and precise medical records that reflect the patient’s condition and services provided.
• Participate in ongoing education related to acute care experience, hospital inpatient experience, long-term care regulations, case management practices, and utilization review processes.

Requirements

• Valid RN license with current state licensure; experience in home health nursing preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in OASIS data collection and familiarity with CMS guidelines for home health agencies.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, MDS (Minimum Data Set), and DRG classifications.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Wellsky or similar platforms; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Background in managed care environments or Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement processes highly desirable.
• Knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and state healthcare regulations governing home health services.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Ability to review medical records thoroughly while adhering to clinical documentation standards; strong attention to detail is essential.

Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care through meticulous documentation and collaborative teamwork! This role offers a dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes while supporting compliance with healthcare regulations at the highest standards.

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person