Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Optum; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits available

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to serve the Greater Indianapolis Area. Join Caretenders, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes with autonomy and meaningful patient ties.

You will assess, plan, and coordinate care, working with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to achieve health goals while supporting families in their homes. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible full-time external hires.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• 1+ year of Home Health experience.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle access.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to work with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Develop, implement and revise plans of care with physicians and team.
• Conduct OASIS assessments and medication reconciliation.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality clinical care within scope of practice and infection control.
• Supervise home health aides and licensed personnel per regulations.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation of patient care.
• Support patient safety initiatives and positive outcomes.
• Participate in orientation and mentoring activities as needed.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotation as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Home Health experience

Driver's license

CPR Certification

Cultural competency

Job description

Home Health Registered Nurse | Greater Indianapolis Area

Help patients receive care where they feel most comfortable

Care happens differently in the home.

As a Home Health Registered Nurse with Caretenders, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, you'll help patients receive skilled nursing care while remaining in the place they know best. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and play an important role in helping patients achieve their health goals.

For experienced home health clinicians, this is an opportunity to practice with autonomy while making a direct impact on the lives of patients throughout the Greater Indianapolis area.

What you can expect

In this role, you will provide and direct nursing care in the home as ordered by the physician and in accordance with applicable regulations and agency policies.

You will:

• Complete initial and comprehensive nursing assessments
• Develop, implement and revise patient plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Perform OASIS assessments and medication reconciliation
• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide high quality clinical care within the scope of practice and infection control standards
• Supervise home health aides and licensed practical or vocational nurses in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation
• Support patient safety initiatives and positive clinical outcomes
• Participate in orientation and mentoring activities as needed
• Participate in on call and weekend rotation as needed to support patient care

Role details

• Position: Home Health Registered Nurse
• Coverage area: Greater Indianapolis Area
• Employment type: Full-time or Part-time
• Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday
• Compensation structure: Per Visit (PPV)
• Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for eligible full-time external hires
• Benefits: Available for eligible employees

Required qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
• 1+ years of Home Health experience
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.