Registered Nurse Home Health FT

UnitedHealth Group•Rock Hill, SC

3d•$75,450 - $113,174

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. The Registered Nurse Home Health role 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 conducting patient visits and other activities, with compensation based on per-visit points for visits and an hourly rate for certain non-visit activities. Visit assignments depend on patient and business needs, and weekly visit volumes may vary according to productivity targets. The annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) where assigned to 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).

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 the patient's 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 self-care techniques.
Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
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.