RN Pediatric Home Care Nights - Lafayette

UnitedHealth Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse in Lafayette, Louisiana. In this role, you'll provide nursing care in home settings, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure continuity of patient care. Ideal candidates will have RN licensure in Louisiana, current CPR certification, and a background in pediatric care. The role also offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay ranging from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Louisiana required.
• Proven ability to function in home situations regardless of client background.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical services according to standards.
• Coordinate care with the patient's care team.
• Complete clinical nursing assessments as per federal/state requirements.
• Develop and revise clinical plans in collaboration with providers.

Skills

Clinical nursing assessments

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Functioning in home settings

Education

Current RN licensure in Louisiana

Current CPR certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Eunice LA PCS, 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 Pediatric 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 help 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

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 practice
• Current CPR certification
• Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Pediatric experience
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills

State Specific Requirements – LA:

• At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN
• RN licensure must have no restrictions

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 $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.