Registered Nurse, Home Health

Humana; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,500 - 96,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health care in Lexington, KY. The nurse will provide personalized care and coordinate services to help patients regain independence. Candidates should have a nursing degree, valid RN license, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission and follow‑up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Confer with physicians to develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with various healthcare personnel.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, Home Health – Humana (CenterWell Home Health)

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you’ll provide personalized, one‑on‑one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, case management, and follow‑up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer ongoing care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow‑up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
• Confer with physicians to develop the initial plan of treatment based on physician orders and initial patient assessment; provide hands‑on care, management, and evaluation of the care plan and teach patients in accordance with physician orders under Clinical Manager’s supervision; revise the plan in consultation with physicians as required.
• 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 patients’ physicians 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; provide written personal‑care instructions and care plan that reflect the current plan of care; monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by aides/ workers as part of supervisory responsibility.
• Discharge patients after consultation with 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 and updates/summarize patient records, conferring with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimum patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Strong background in medical‑surgical, ICU, ER, acute care.
• 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 & Schedule

Pay per visit/unit: $45.00 – $63.00. Base pay: $70,500 – $96,900 per year. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being, including medical, dental and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, home health aides and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to 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. This policy applies to all employment actions and includes affirmative action for individuals with disability or protected veteran status.