Home Health RN, Northern Westchester County, $20,000 Sign On Bonus!

UnitedHealth Group•Hawthorne, NY

4h•$86,767 - $130,151

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. 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 assessments, care planning, referrals, patient education and self-care support, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, and assigned on-call services. The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The stated compensation range is $86,767–$130,151 annual total cash target pay, $50.06–$75.09 per visit point, and $41.71–$62.57 hourly. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The role receives per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) where assigned to work.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs, or document the rationale for not making a referral.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitative measures, including teaching appropriate 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 assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.