Home Health RN, Southern Westchester County

UnitedHealth Group•Hawthorne, NY

9h•$67,905 - $101,857

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to help people receive care at home. The Home Health RN serves as a Nurse Case Manager, guiding patients and families through the care continuum by assessing needs, coordinating care, supporting discharge and transition planning, and managing ongoing outpatient care. Under the supervision of an RN or MD, the nurse helps ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborates with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient visits and non-visit activities. Visit compensation is based on productivity points assigned to different visit types; hourly pay applies to certain non-visit activities such as orientation. Visit assignments depend on patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume may vary. The position has on-call responsibilities as assigned. The annual total cash target pay range is $67,905–$101,857, assuming full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity. The listed rates are $39.18–$58.76 per visit point and $32.65–$48.97 per hour. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plans and provides staff education.
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.