Registered Nurse, Home Health, Virginia Beach

UnitedHealth Group•Norfolk, VA

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 home health 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 assessment and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, patient teaching and support for independence, and supervision of LPNs and HHAs. The nurse completes documentation, communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team, plans and provides staff education, performs assigned on-call responsibilities, and participates in clinical development and continuing education. Other duties may be assigned. The role receives per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity. The stated compensation ranges are $71,677–$107,516 annual total cash target pay, $41.35–$62.03 per visit point, and $34.46–$51.69 per hour. Compensation may vary with factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) assigned.
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 based on identified patient needs or documents the rationale for not doing so.
Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, including instruction in 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.