RN Registered Nurse Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Bluffton, SC

7d•$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 assessment and care planning, coordination with other disciplines, patient and family education, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, and communication of patient progress to the clinical manager and care team. The nurse also plans and provides staff education, performs assigned on-call responsibilities, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target range assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase program, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state or states 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.

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 making referrals.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including helping patients learn self-care techniques.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Completes documentation accurately and on time.
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.