Registered Nurse Womens Homecare PRN - Rome, GA

UnitedHealth Group•Rome, GA

5d•$29 - $52•Remote

About The Position

Optum is seeking a Homecare Nurse for their Women's and Children's Health - Homecare division. This role involves providing skilled nursing care in a home setting, including assessment, planning, documentation, and patient/family education. The nurse will travel to patients' homes, with visits typically scheduled within 24-48 hours of referral. The position requires upholding company values, adhering to privacy guidelines and regulations, and providing services according to Optum policy and the prescriber's plan of treatment. The nurse will individualize patient assessments, ensure interventions respect patient choices, and educate patients and families systematically. They will initiate and modify care plans based on assessments and physician orders, coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, and communicate patient status to physicians and other relevant parties. Clinical documentation must be completed accurately and in a timely manner. The role may involve providing clinical support to physicians/hospitals, participating in holiday and weekend duties, maintaining CPR certification, and complying with annual health screenings and drug testing. Routine travel is required, and the nurse may be asked to participate in training or act as a preceptor. Additional duties may be assigned, including home health administrator responsibilities and special project management.

Requirements

Current unrestricted nursing license (RN) for state of residence
1+ years of obstetrical nursing experience
Proven ability to maintain competency on all services provided according to policy
Proven technology knowledge to include desktop/laptop computer proficiency; use of analytical software, Microsoft Office, Outlook (internet and email). Attend in-services on applicable technology enhancements
Additional state required qualifications may apply
Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

BSN
Proven exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
Proven ability to deal with patient/family conflict resolution and grievances
Proven ability to work with individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

Positively represent the Company to both internal and external customers; always maintain a professional and courteous manner
Uphold the Optum core values in the conduct of work
Adhere to Company privacy guidelines; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Provide services according to Optum policy and the prescriber’s plan of treatment
Individualize patient assessments based on care/services being provided and patient need
Ensure interventions respect and encourage the patient’s ability to make choices
Respect each patient’s rights and conduct business in an ethical manner
Educate patients and families with a systematic approach, promoting patient understanding of treatment and services, health status, coping ability and patient/family involvement in the continuum of care or service
Initiate the plan of treatment/care pathway based upon the analysis of information obtained and within scope of practice and certification
Modify the plan of care, as appropriate, based on re-assessment, change in prescriber orders, the patient’s need for further care or services, and the achievement of identified goals within scope of practice and certification
Coordinate care with the patient services centers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to promote the continuum of care or service
Accurately communicate (written/verbal) patient status information to prescribing physician in timely manner and provide necessary clinical information to Optum pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as necessary
Complete clinical record documentation per Optum policy in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
Provide service-related clinical support to key physicians/hospitals through personal contacts and in-services, as directed
Participate in holiday and weekend duties as scheduled
Must maintain a current CPR certification and obtain an annual screen and TB test and influenza immunization in accordance with Optum policy
Must comply with random drug testing
Ensure senior management decisions and directives are carried out
Routine travel required
May be asked to participate in training or act as preceptor
Additional duties as assigned
Home health administrator responsibilities as assigned
Special project management as assigned
Additional responsibilities as assigned