About the Client:

The client is a leading provider of home health services, dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to families and individuals in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our patients through exceptional clinical care, innovative practices, and a commitment to empathy and excellence. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared goal of providing the highest standard of care.

Position Overview:

The Start of Care (SOC) RN at the client is responsible for initiating comprehensive patient assessments and ensuring a smooth transition into home health care services. This role requires a nurse with a strong background in pediatric home health, excellent time management skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The SOC RN will be the face of the client to new caregivers and families, ensuring thorough and efficient onboarding and care coordination.

Reports To: Clinical Nurse Manager 

Key Responsibilities 

Patient Assessment and Onboarding:  

• Conduct initial patient assessments to determine eligibility for home health services.  
• Engage with new caregivers and families, providing a welcoming and informative introduction to Abby Care.  
• Collect and review all necessary documentation in preparation for each Start of Care visit.

Clinical Care and Coordination:  

• Coordinate care with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) and therapy providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.  
• Maintain a small caseload, providing ongoing support and coordination for patients within the assigned territory.  
• Provide coverage for recertifications for nurses who are out of the office.

Documentation and Compliance:  

• Ensure thorough and accurate charting with a high attention to detail.  
• Complete charting within 48 hours of patient visits.  
• Monitor and evaluate patient qualifiers for risks, escalating concerns to clinical leadership as needed  

Quality Assurance:  

• Achieve a high Quality Assurance (QA) pass rate.  
• Minimize 485 billing issues through diligent documentation and follow-up.  
• Collect positive survey results from families, ensuring they feel adequately supported and treated with dignity and respect.  

Time Management and Productivity:  

• Manage time effectively to meet productivity expectations, including a dedicated administrative day each week for charting and preparation.  
• Be flexible with driving and commuting; reliable transportation is essential. 

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Qualifications:  

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Colorado.  

Experience:  

• 3-5 years of nursing experience.  
• Previous pediatric home health agency experience.  
• OASIS experience preferred for certain roles.  

Skills:  

• Strong time management skills.  
• Excellent bedside manner.  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.  
• Highly organized and efficient.  
• Thorough with charting and attention to detail. 
•  Comfortable with care coordination and engaging with PCPs and therapy providers.  
• Background in sales or customer service is a plus.  
• Familiarity with Abby Care’s Patient Assessment Tool (PAT) scoring.  

Personal Attributes:  

• Compassion: A deep commitment to providing empathetic and patient-centered care.  
• Integrity: Upholds the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior.  
• Resilience: Ability to remain positive and motivated in a dynamic and challenging environment.  
• Team Player: Collaborative and supportive, with a strong focus on team success.  
• Continuous Learner: Open to feedback, willing to learn, and committed to ongoing professional development