RN Registered Nurse Home Health $15K Sign on Bonus

UnitedHealth Group•Fayetteville, NC

4d•$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 support to promote health and independence, and supervision of LPNs and HHAs. The nurse also documents care, communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team, provides staff education, performs assigned on-call duties, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay and hourly pay, with the stated annual total cash target pay assuming full-time employment at full productivity. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state or states assigned.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of nursing experience.

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 identified patient needs, or document the rationale for not making referrals.
Promote patient health and independence through teaching, appropriate rehabilitative measures, and instruction in 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.