RN Registered Nurse Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Woodstock, GA

2d•$75,450 - $113,174

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this home health nursing 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 and provides education, coaching, and treatment-decision support in collaboration with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing plans of care with the care team, making referrals as indicated, supporting patient health and independence through teaching and rehabilitation, and supervising LPNs and HHAs. The nurse also completes documentation, communicates patient progress, provides staff education, performs assigned on-call duties, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. Compensation includes a stated annual total cash target pay range of $75,450–$113,174, per-visit-point compensation of $43.53–$65.29, and an hourly rate of $36.27–$54.41. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. The position combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Compensation may depend on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase with productivity and performance. Benefits mentioned 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(s) 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.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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 and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including teaching 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.