RN Home Health - Chesapeake VA Territory

UnitedHealth Group•Chesapeake, VA

8d•$71,677 - $90,000

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The RN Home Health 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 serves the Chesapeake, Virginia territory. The position includes patient assessments and care planning, referrals to other disciplines, patient education and support for independence, supervision of LPNs and HHAs, timely documentation, communication with the clinical manager and care team, staff education, and assigned on-call services. The role also participates in clinical development and continuing education programs. The annual total cash target pay range is $71,677–$90,000, with compensation also described as $41.35–$51.92 per visit point and $34.46–$43.26 per hour. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Visit work is compensated per visit point, while certain non-visit activities, such as orientation, are paid hourly. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase over time with productivity and performance. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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 (RN).
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 the patient's 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 appropriate 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.