Registered Nurse Home Health - Baylor

UnitedHealth Group•Staunton, VA

5d•$71,677 - $107,516

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. In this role, 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 certain non-visit activities; compensation is based on a combination of per-visit-point and hourly rates. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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 as indicated by patients’ identified needs, or document the rationale for not doing so.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning 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.