RN Pediatric Per Diem Baton Rouge,

UnitedHealth Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, Baton Rouge LA PCS, part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide, invites you to join our per diem Home Health RN team in Baton Rouge. You will deliver and coordinate nursing care in patients' homes under physician direction, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuity of care.

Key responsibilities include assessments, eligibility verification, and care plan development with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice (LA).
• Current driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to function in diverse home settings and coordinate with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical nursing services within scope of practice.
• Coordinate care with the patient care team from admission to discharge.
• Complete clinical nursing assessments per program requirements and payer needs.
• Ensure patient eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and policy.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care with other community providers.
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets patient needs with physician approval.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Communication skills

Job description

Explore opportunities with Baton Rouge 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 Per Diem 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

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 driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated 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
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills

State Specific Requirements

• LA:
  • At a minimum, 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
  • 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
  • 1+ years 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 $28.94 to $51.63 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.