Registered Nurse Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Johnson City, TN

12d•$67,905 - $101,857

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, patient education and support for self-care and independence, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication of patient progress, staff education, and assigned on-call responsibilities. The position also involves participation in clinical development and continuing education programs. The role uses a combination of per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. A comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution are offered, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Valid driver's license, access to 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, including helping patients learn appropriate self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
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.
Assesses patient needs, coordinates care, supports discharge and transition planning, and manages ongoing outpatient care.
Provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support to patients and families.
Collaborates with a Care Advocate and Social Worker.