HH Registered Nurse - PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Conway, SC

6d•$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 and accurate documentation, and communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. The position offers per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The posting lists an annual total cash target pay range based on full-time employment at full productivity; this is a PRN position. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a registered nurse; candidates with less than 1 year require approval by the VP of clinical.
Candidates with less than 6 months of RN clinical experience must participate in the RN Intern program.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee all aspects of patients’ home care.
Collaborate with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans.
Educate families about the patient’s condition, 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.