PRN RN

UnitedHealth Group•Dothan, AL

11d•$67,905 - $101,857•Onsite

About The Position

As the Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals and support continuity of care through planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources. The role includes completing nursing evaluations and comprehensive assessments, developing and revising plans of care, supervising and instructing home health aides and licensed practical or vocational nurses, and documenting care accurately and promptly. You will communicate with patients, families, physicians, and agency staff; contribute to quality and performance-improvement efforts; and participate in on-call and weekend rotations as needed. The position requires the ability to provide care in any home situation, regardless of a client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. The role also offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, with access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals.
Supervise care provided by home health aides and licensed practical or vocational nurses; provide instruction and assign tasks in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Complete required supervisory visits.
Provide clinical services within the scope of practice and infection-control standards, according to the plan of care and in coordination with the health care team.
Complete comprehensive OASIS assessments, including medication reconciliation, accurately and on time.
Document patient visits according to policy and payer requirements, and synchronize documentation in a timely manner according to LHC policy.
Conduct initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits; determine eligibility and medical necessity, identify the primary focus of care, develop the plan of care with the physician within state guidelines, and submit accurate documentation.
Communicate relevant information promptly and effectively with agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and clinician coordination.
Communicate promptly and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to support quality care and service excellence.
Follow direction from the Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and complete assigned tasks, including required learning, on time.
Assist with orientation of new agency personnel and serve as a preceptor to staff and students.
Participate in survey and survey-readiness activities and performance-improvement plans; work to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implement practices that support positive patient outcomes.
Participate in on-call and weekend rotations as needed to meet patient needs.
Adhere to and participate in the agency’s utilization management model.
Provide care in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.