Registered Nurse, Home Health

Humana; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,500 - 96,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chattanooga, TN is looking for a Home Health Registered Nurse. You will deliver personalized nursing care to patients at home, collaborating with a dedicated team to develop care plans that support recovery. Candidates should have at least one year of nursing experience, a valid nursing license, and strong communication skills. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits.
• Confer with physician to develop the treatment plan.
• Coordinate care with various healthcare personnel.
• Monitor the completion of documentation by aids and workers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Home Health experience

Strong med/surg, ICU, ER experience

Education

Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. Make a meaningful impact every day as a CenterWell Home Health nurse. You’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you’ll develop and manage care plans that support recovery and help patients get back to the life they love.

Home Health Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer ongoing care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
• Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment. Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision. Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers).
• Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
• Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provide written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan of care. Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
• Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes. Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred
• Strong med/surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
• Home Health experience a plus
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

Pay Range

• $45.00 - $63.00 per visit/unit; pay per visit
• $70,500 - $96,900 per year base pay

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Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates designed to support whole-person well-being. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, therapists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain independence.

About Humana/CenterWell

CenterWell is part of Humana and focuses on whole-person health. We employ clinicians who are committed to putting health first and offer stability, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Humana does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana complies with applicable laws and regulations to promote equal opportunity in employment.