RN Home Care- La Crosse

Optum; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 46,907 - 70,395; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring compliance with physician prescriptions. The role involves coordinating care with health care professionals and developing individualized care plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a current RN license, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification. The pay ranges from $34.05 to $51.10 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN licensure in Wisconsin.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Coordinate total plans of care with other health care professionals.
• Ensure patient eligibility and medical necessity for services.

Skills

High-quality clinical services

Care coordination

Nursing assessments

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

As the Registered Nurse you will provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will coordinate total plans of care with other health care professionals to achieve continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, 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

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
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Benefits

Pay ranges from $34.05 to $51.10 per hour based on full-time employment. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. All benefits are 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.