Registered Nurse-Home Health

Optum; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 102,725,000 - 154,016,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Assured Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is hiring an in-home Registered Nurse in Oregon to deliver and direct professional nursing care in patients' homes. You will coordinate plans of care with physicians, agency staff, patients and families to ensure continuity of care and compliance with laws and policies.

Required are an active Oregon RN license, reliable transportation and strong communication skills. Preferred are CPR certification and 1+ year RN experience.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Oregon.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical nursing services within scope of practice and infection control standards.
• Coordinate care with the patient’s care team from admission to discharge.
• Complete nursing assessments per program requirements and payer needs.
• Ensure eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and policy.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care with other providers.
• Ensure plan of care meets patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval.
• Function in diverse home environments and respect patient differences.

Skills

RN licensure in Oregon

Driving

Communication

Job description

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the 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 Oregon
• 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 RN experience
• Able 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $35.85 to $53.75 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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