Registered Nurse

UnitedHealth Group; Holyoke (MA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity stock purchase program

401(k) contribution with employer fit

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health in Holyoke, MA. You will provide and direct nursing care at patients' homes as prescribed by physicians, coordinating the total plan of care with the health care team, patients, families, and community resources.

You will conduct OASIS assessments, supervise home health aides, and ensure care meets regulatory standards. The role emphasizes strong communication, independence, and dedication to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Preferred: CPR certification or able to obtain within 90 days.
• Preferred: 1+ years of home health experience.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care with the physician and other health care professionals.
• Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to regulations.
• Provides required supervisory visits.
• Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely.
• Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per policy.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, and families to ensure quality care and service excellence.

Skills

Care coordination

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

As the Registered Nurse in Home Health 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 the total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care, and help achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Competence
  • Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals
  • Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to state and federal regulations
  • Provides required supervisory visits
• Documentation and Care Delivery
  • Provides high‑quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health care team members
  • Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely
  • Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per LHC policy
• Quality
  • Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within state guidelines with the physician, and submits accurate documentation
  • Communicates relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians
  • Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence
• Teamwork
  • Takes direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and completes assigned tasks timely, including required learning
  • Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel and serves as a preceptor to other staff and students
  • Actively participates in survey initiatives, performance improvement plans, works to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implements processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes
  • Participates in on‑call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs
  • Adheres to and participates in the agency's utilization management model
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in 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 complete within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of home health experience
• Ability to work independently
• Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay Range

Annual total cash target pay: $79,222 – $118,833 per year

• Visit point rate: $38.09 – $57.13 per visit
• Hourly rate: $45.71 – $68.56 per hour for non‑visit activities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Equity stock purchase program
• 401(k) contribution with employer match
• Recognition programs for performance excellence
• Other incentives subject to eligibility requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.