Valeo Home Health & Hospice is a 4 time Best of State and 3-time Top Workplace winner, who services Utah, Salt Lake, Weber, and Davis counties. We strive to be renowned for our dedication to exceptional patient care and our commitment to our outstanding workforce.

The Home Health and Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse will assist the company in the admissions process.

• PRN, PT
• Must be willing to work in South Salt Lake and North Utah County

• Thorough, head to toe, assessment and evaluation of patient's health status at a time of admission and other timepoints, including resumption of care.
• Initial treatment/education related to patient needs based upon referral and pertinent information gathered at time of admissions.
• Development of a nursing plan of care, in coordination with other disciplines and providers, as ordered. Keeping the patient's and families’ goals at the forefront.
• Assessment of patient's needs with regards to therapy, social work, home health aides and coordination/initiation of care of those disciplines -
• Responsible for notification to provider of initiation of home health services and communication of situation as assessed including development of orders for other services, treatments
• Responsible for timely documentation and submission of agency paperwork to Medicare and Valeo Home Health's standards including completion of OASIS documentation and associated orders.
• Ensure compassionate care provided reflecting the mission and values of Valeo Home Health.
• Understanding of home health regulations with regards to skilled and necessary care and homebound status.
• Ensure compliance of admission nurse activities with the standards of quality healthcare.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings as needed.
• Completes assigned training on time.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the geriatric and adult population.
• Compassion and empathy for patients.
• Attention to detail regarding a patient’s problems to analyze what they need to ease their pain and to prevent further injury.
• Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients, families and staff.
• Communication skills to interact clearly with doctors, family members, patients and the entire team of care.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience as an RN commensurate with one of the following:
• One (1) year acute care experience within the last two (2) years;
• One (1) year home healthcare experience within the last two (2) years;
• One (1) year community health or public health experience within the last two (2) years;
• One (1) year outpatient facility experience within the last two (2) years;
• Credentials in specialty areas, i.e., phlebotomy, IV, ET.
• Current CPR card.
• Current TB test.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.

Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at feedback@fortishh.com

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