Admissions Registered Nurse

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time opportunity with our UCV office, providing home health admissions and OASIS Start of Care (SOC) visits to adult and geriatric clients throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties, NJ. As an Admissions RN, you'll play an important role in welcoming new clients to BAYADA and setting them up for a successful home health experience.

You'll complete comprehensive initial assessments, establish individualized plans of care, and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth transition into home health services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced home health nurse who enjoys clinical assessment, autonomy, care coordination, and building strong relationships with clients and families from the very first visit.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Dedicated Admissions/Start of Care role
• One-on-one care with adult and geriatric clients
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Autonomy and independence in the field
• Competitive per-point compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Complete comprehensive OASIS Start of Care (SOC) admissions visits for home health clients throughout the assigned territory.
• Perform thorough initial nursing assessments, including medication reconciliation, safety assessments, and evaluation of each client's clinical and functional needs.
• Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, clients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Identify client needs and coordinate appropriate nursing, therapy, social work, and other home health services.
• Review and execute physician orders and ensure the plan of care accurately reflects each client's needs and goals.
• Educate clients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, safety, and the home health plan of care.
• Communicate clinical findings and changes in condition to physicians and appropriate members of the BAYADA care team.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of OASIS assessments and all required admission documentation.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, education, and care coordination using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Help ensure a smooth transition from referral to admission and ongoing home health services.

Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent, verifiable clinical nursing experience.
• Prior home health experience required.
• OASIS experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a field-based schedule.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties.

Why BAYADA?

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing the support, flexibility, and professional development you need to build a rewarding career while delivering exceptional care to clients in the place they call home.

Our full-time team members may enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
• One-on-one training and mentorship
• Recognition and referral bonus programs
• Career advancement through specialized clinical and leadership tracks

Why Admissions Home Health?

As an Admissions RN, you're often the first BAYADA clinician a new client and family meets. Your assessment and clinical judgment help establish the foundation for the client's entire home health experience. You'll have the opportunity to use your nursing expertise in a highly autonomous role while still having the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Rather than managing a traditional facility assignment, you'll focus on one client at a time and develop care plans tailored to each client's unique needs, goals, and home environment.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation: $65.00 - $75.00 per point. BAYADA recognizes and rewards our RNs who set and maintain the highest standards of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Join our UCV team and help clients begin their home health journey with the exceptional care and support they deserve. Apply today for immediate consideration.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.