Registered Nurse Home Health -Sign on Bonus $15K

UnitedHealth Group•Leland, NC

16h•$67,905 - $101,857

About The Position

As a Nurse Case Manager with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, 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 position provides home health services to help patients receive quality care at home. The role includes patient assessment and care planning, referrals, health education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, documentation, communication with the care team, staff education, and assigned on-call responsibilities. The role also includes participation in clinical development and continuing education programs. The listed annual total cash target pay is $67,905–$101,857, with a per-visit-point rate of $39.18–$58.76 and an hourly rate of $32.65–$48.97. Annual compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation combines per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines based on the patient's identified needs, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plans and provides staff education.
Performs assigned on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and families.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.