Registered Nurse - NE/SE Quadrants

UnitedHealth Group•Washington, DC

10h•$82,995 - $124,492

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. In this 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 to other disciplines, patient teaching and rehabilitative support, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, on-call responsibilities, and participation in clinical development and continuing education. The position serves the NE/SE quadrants. The stated annual total cash target pay is $82,995–$124,492, with a per-visit-point rate of $47.88–$71.82 and an hourly rate of $39.90–$59.85. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state(s) 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 based on patients’ identified needs or documents the rationale for not making a referral.
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.