PPV RN (hourly)

UnitedHealth Group•Gastonia, NC

11h•$75,450 - $113,174

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this role, identified in the posting as a Nurse Case Manager, you will guide 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, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care, provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support, and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes patient visits and non-visit activities. Visit compensation is based on assigned productivity points, while certain non-visit activities, such as orientation, are paid hourly. Visit assignments and weekly visit volumes vary according to patient and business needs and individual productivity targets. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. The stated pay ranges are $75,450–$113,174 annual total cash target pay, $43.53–$65.29 per visit point, and $36.27–$54.41 hourly. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. The employer offers 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 or states assigned for work.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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 patients’ identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn 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 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.