RN Registered Nurse Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Dahlonega, GA

13d•$67,905 - $101,857

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The PRN Registered Nurse coordinates and oversees patients’ home care and collaborates with care teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role includes assessing patients, providing skilled nursing care, educating families, maintaining timely documentation, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The position offers per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The posting describes an inclusive, drug-free workplace and states that candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

At least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse; candidates with less than one year require approval by the VP of clinical.
Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Candidates with less than six months of clinical experience as an RN must participate in the RN Intern program.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee all aspects of patients’ home care.
Collaborate with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
Educate families on patients’ conditions, needs, and care.
Perform head-to-toe physical assessments.
Check vital signs and manage medications.
Give injections and provide IV therapy or tube feedings.
Administer and maintain catheters.
Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
Perform other duties as assigned.