On-Call Home Health RN - Equity, 401k & Benefits

UnitedHealth Group; Hamden (CT); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

TotalCare, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care in patients' homes as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.

You will coordinate the total plan of care with health care professionals, patients, families and community resources to ensure continuity of care and appropriate service delivery. Strong communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• 1+ years of RN experience.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards
• Coordinate care with other members of the patient/client's care team from admission to discharge
• Complete clinical nursing assessments per federal/state program requirements and payer needs
• Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and agency policy
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care/service plans with other community providers
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

RN experience

Independent worker

Communication

Education

CPR certification

Job description

TotalCare, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care in patients' homes as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.

You will coordinate the total plan of care with health care professionals, patients, families and community resources to ensure continuity of care and appropriate service delivery. Strong communication and independent work are essential.