Registered Nurse, Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Pulaski, VA

6d•$71,677 - $107,516•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this home health role, the Registered Nurse 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, care planning and implementation, referrals, patient teaching, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, and timely documentation. The nurse communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team, provides staff education, performs assigned on-call responsibilities, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. Other duties may be assigned. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are 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.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient needs, or documents the rationale for not doing so.
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.