🌟 Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Start of Care Specialist (Home Health
AdvisaCare·Lapeer, Michigan
AdvisaCare·Lapeer, Michigan
The RN is responsible for completing Start of Care (SOC) visits, performing comprehensive patient assessments, and creating individualized care plans. They must educate patients and families while documenting all care in the EMR system.
💛 Step Into a Role That Actually Feels Good If you’re the kind of nurse who loves first impressions, thrives on connection, and enjoys setting patients up for success from day one — this is your role. Start of Care visits are where the magic happens. You’re the calm in the chaos, the expert who brings clarity, and the friendly face that helps patients feel safe, supported, and ready for their care journey. Responsibilities🩺 What You’ll Be Doing (AKA: Your Superpowers) Completing Start of Care (SOC) visits with confidence, compassion, and clinical excellence Performing assessments that actually reflect the patient’s needs Creating individualized care plans that set the tone for amazing outcomes Educating patients and families so they feel empowered, not overwhelmed Collaborating with a supportive team that values your judgment and expertise Documenting in the EMR (we keep it as smooth and painless as possible) Being the RN who makes patients say, “Wow… I feel better already” ✨ What You Bring Active RN license in Michigan Strong assessment skills and clinical judgment, including experience conducting OASIS assessments and follow-up visits Strong communication skills, including educating patients and families, explaining care plans, and handling Start of Care conversations Home health and hospice experience Experience collaborating with physicians and therapists Reliable transportation and eligibility to work in the United States Experience with Kinnser is a plus 🎉 Why You’ll Love Working With Us A role that lets you shine — SOC nurses are the heartbeat of home health Supportive leadership that listens, encourages, and celebrates you Mileage reimbursement Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k) Flexible scheduling and strong work‑life balance Growth opportunities if you’re the ambitious type A team that feels like family… the good kind 401K Retirement Plan Medical Benefits Available Ability to earn PTO Flexible Scheduling Employee Recognition Program Highly Supportive Management Team Paid General Orientation
Candidates must hold an active RN license in Michigan and have experience with OASIS assessments and home health or hospice care. Reliable transportation and eligibility to work in the United States are required.
Market context
In Michigan, nursing roles often show steady demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prioritize licensure readiness, BLS timing, and flexibility for shift-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, and confirm you can meet the High School Diploma or GED requirement and obtain BLS within 90 days before applying.