Home Health RN, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, OASIS

UnitedHealth Group•Williamsburg, VA

9h•$71,677 - $107,516

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services that help people receive care at home. The role guides 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 position involves patient assessment and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, patient teaching and support for independence, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, accurate and timely documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, on-call duties as assigned, and participation in clinical development and continuing education. The role may also include other assigned duties. Compensation combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash range assumes full-time employment (40 hours per week) at full productivity. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Make referrals to other disciplines based on the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including teaching self-care techniques.
Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plan and provide staff education.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.