RN Admissions Nurse / QA Nurse Back-up - Home Health Agency - Full-Time | SE Ohio

JOB TITLE: RN Admissions Nurse / QA Nurse Back-up

• This is a "Road Warrior / Help Where Needed" position.
• This hybrid role requires a mix of new client assessments and care coordination, admissions visits, starts of care (SOC), recertifications, resumptions of care (ROC), and other assessments and services, as well as serving as QA Nurse back-up/support as needed.
• Willingness to perform occasional Skilled Nursing visits, as well as new hire orientations, trainings, in-services, and supervisory reviews is desired (not required).
• At least 1 year of home health agency (or equivalent) experience is required.
  • Must have experience with OASIS and NON-OASIS assessments.
  • 1 or more years of experience in home health care, wound care, lab draws, and/or case management / nurse supervision is a plus.

SERVICE AREA: Southeast Ohio Region with 2-hour radius including Jackson County, Vinton County, Gallia County, Pike County, Athens County, and Ross County [with optional coverage of Scioto and Adams Counties if willing]

• Typical Daily Travel is between 0-90 minutes from home, but willingness to travel up to a 2-hour radius is required.
• Travel beyond 2 hours is available if desired (not required)
• Round-trip Mileage Reimbursement is provided.

JOB LOCATION OPTIONS:

• Norwalk, OH in Huron County is centrally located to serve all cases within this service area, however qualified applicants residing in or adjacent to any of the defined counties will be considered so long as travel requirements are fulfilled.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Hourly or Salary | Long-term employment*

• No Overnight shifts required
• HCN will expand this role into Full-Time (choice of hourly or salary) for the right candidate willing to travel up to a 2-hour radius.
• Part-Time RNCMs receive hourly compensation (paid weekly, on Fridays).
  • If PRN Nurse: with hours and shifts varying week to week, including some weeks having low or no hours at all.
• Weekend, Overtime, Respite & PRN services may be requested occasionally but are not required.
• HCN will consider short-term or temporary employment for those interested in Part-Time / PRN / On-Call / Back-up. Please specify on your application answers if you're only interested in this.

SCHEDULE TYPE:

• Flexible and customizable. We'll build a schedule as close to home as possible - that fits your availability and preferences.
• Typical hours are between Monday - Friday (weekdays) during the day (8am - 5pm).

Home Care Network, Inc. (HCN) is a nurse-owned and locally led home health agency, which means our patients' care and wellbeing - not profits - come first. For our employees - it also means that our agency is an environment that nurses and caregivers thrive in, allowing us to handpick the best care team members to be your peers and delight our clients. Together, we can empower Ohioans with the independence they deserve - while you make a difference with an agency where you matter.

To support our growth and the increasing volume of client care throughout Ohio, we are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, accountable, and self-motivated home health RN Case Manager (RNCM) / Nurse Supervisor to join our agency and serve existing and returning clients across multiple counties in a 2-hour radius throughout Southeast Ohio.

• This position requires travel to multiple counties but offers a consistent schedule to fit your personal / family commitments (no overnight shifts or overnight travel).

For those pursuing career growth: a defined path for advancement to Assistant Program Administrator, Program Administrator, Clinical Administrator, Business Administrator, QA / Compliance leadership, and other positions will be supported.

More About This Role + Other Perks:

• Round-trip / Door-to-Door mileage reimbursement provided.
• Flexible, customizable schedules.
• Autonomy in a positive, client-centered culture, with excellent Quality and Compliance support + training for all caregivers and clinicians.
• No On-Call requirements / No Overnight shifts required.
• All Full-time Admissions Nurses are eligible for quarterly bonus opportunities, and receive qualifying health, dental and vision coverage plans (incl. Individual + Dependent(s)/Family), life and other insurances, and other benefits.
• Full-time Salaried Admissions Nurses are eligible for PTO.
• This position is eligible for generous referral bonuses, quarterly awards and bonuses, career advancement, and other perks.

Compensation:

• Hourly Wage: $35 - $40 per hour
• Salary: $73,000 - $85,000 per year + PTO (pay is negotiable based on travel radius and agreed-upon average services per week)

Compensation is based on experience, specializations and credentials, geographies served, and overall fit.

Job Summary
As an RN Admissions Nurse / QA Nurse Back-up, you will be instrumental in coordinating and providing patient care and ensuring optimal outcomes.

• With core skills in managed care, patient assessment, client care and treatment plan documentation, and discharge planning, you will oversee patient services and provide expert nursing care.
• Your premium skills in critical care and infectious disease care will be valuable in handling complex cases, while your relevant skills in home and community care and supervising experience will enhance your ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team.
• You will ensure the successful communication with and between our physicians, our agency staff, service administrators, other caregivers and clinicians, and the client + his/her family.

Reports to: Regional or Clinical Administrator / Director of Nursing

Responsibilities/Requirements of an RN Admissions Nurse / QA Nurse Back-up include:

• RN performs client assessments while directing, planning, and initiating appropriate actions in home care situations.
• RN manages/supervises a team of RN, LPN, Home Health Aide (HHA), and Personal Care Aides.
• RN to Document/Communicate/Coordinate patient status/change in condition to care team.
• RN to perform job duties while promoting personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Willing to travel surrounding counties.
• Minimum of one (1) years of home care experience required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse, with an active RN License / ability to practice in the State of Ohio.
• CPR and First Aide Certifications required (or can be obtained prior to hire date through our agency or accredited third parties).
• At least 1 year of home health agency (or equivalent) experience is required.
  • Must have experience with OASIS and NON-OASIS assessments.
  • 1 or more years of experience in home health care, wound care, lab draws, and/or case management / nurse supervision is a plus.
• 2+ years of home health experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout all stated counties / 2-hour service radius to care for clients is required.
• Strong background in nursing, patient care, and confidentiality.
• Strong attendance and dependability track record with previous employers.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful, and positive.
• Current Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Why HCN? Home Care Network, Inc. is a leading home health care agency with an excellent reputation as an employer and provider of care throughout Ohio and Indiana since 1993, with headquarters in Dayton, OH, and regional offices across both states.

• Being "nurse-owned" means that the decisions on how the agency operates are made by leaders who have been in your role and in this industry for decades.
• All of our Regional Administrators are experienced RNs, which we think helped us earn a top spot as a "2024 & 2025 Best Health Care Companies based in Dayton, OH" from Zippia Career Experts.

Join our team of dedicated clinicians and care professionals! Make a difference in our patients' lives and take your career in a positive direction.

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