Registered Nurse PRN Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Burlington, NC

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 role, described in the posting as a Nurse Case Manager, you will guide 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, you will help ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care; provide education, coaching, and treatment-decision support; and collaborate with a Care Advocate and Social Worker. The role involves patient assessments, developing and implementing plans of care with the care team, making referrals, teaching patients self-care techniques, supervising LPNs and HHAs, completing timely and accurate documentation, communicating patient progress, educating staff, and providing assigned on-call services. The posting describes a compensation model combining per-visit-point and hourly pay. Annual total cash target pay is $71,677–$107,516, with per-visit-point rates of $41.35–$62.03 and hourly rates of $34.46–$51.69. Annual total cash compensation is estimated assuming full-time employment at 40 hours weekly and full productivity; actual compensation varies with 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(s) where assigned to work.
At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care.
Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's 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 timely and accurately.
Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.
Plan and provide staff education.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Participate in clinical development and continuing education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.