Per Diem RN — Home Health Care Specialist

UnitedHealth Group; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients in their homes, coordinating care with the broader health team and ensuring medical necessity per payer rules. The role requires state RN licensure, reliable transportation, and the ability to work in diverse home environments.

Salary ranges from $67,104 to $100,656 annually for full-time equivalents, with comprehensive benefits, incentive programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician.
• Coordinate total plan of care with other health care professionals.
• Complete nursing assessments per program requirements and payer needs.
• Ensure patient eligibility and medical necessity for services.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care with community providers.
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets patient needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure

Job description

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As the Per Diem Registered Nurse you will provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will also coordinate total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources.

Primary 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

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• 1+ years of RN experience
• Proven ability to work independently
• Good 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 salary for this role will range from $67,104 to $100,656 annually 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.