Weekend Registered Nurse Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Rogersville, TN

2d•$71,677 - $107,516

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this role, the Nurse Case Manager guides 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 and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, teaching and rehabilitative measures to promote health and independence, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely and accurate documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, assigned on-call duties, and participation in clinical development and continuing education programs. Compensation includes an annual total cash target pay range of $71,677–$107,516, a per-visit-point range of $41.35–$62.03, and an hourly rate range of $34.46–$51.69. The annual total cash compensation estimate assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Visit-point and hourly compensation apply to different work activities. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits include 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(s) where assigned to work.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
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 based on the patient's identified needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, helping patients learn 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.