Weekend RN - Full Time

Optum; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,832 - 106,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse in Decatur, Alabama, to provide nursing care in home settings. This role requires effective patient plan development and coordination with care professionals. The ideal candidate will have current RN licensure and strong communication skills.

You will be rewarded with a salary between $70,832 and $106,248 annually and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Qualifications

• Must possess current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and transportation access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update patient plans of care collaboratively.
• Provide and coordinate clinical care, supervising LPN/LVNs.
• Document all patient care and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Participate in staff orientation and contribute to safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adherence to agency standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient coordination

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

Current and unrestricted RN licensure

Job description

Explore opportunities with Decatur Morgan HomeCare, 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.

The Registered Nurse in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates 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. All done within a Point of Care setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates patient plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; ensures homehealth eligibility and completes comprehensive nursing assessments (including OASIS and medication reconciliation).
• Provides and coordinates high-quality clinical care; supervises and assigns tasks to home health aides and LPN/LVNs in compliance with state and federal regulations, including required supervisory visits.
• Accurately documents all patient care per policy and payer requirements; communicates timely with physicians, patients, families, and agency staff to ensure coordinated, effective care.
• Participates in orientation and precepting of new staff; contributes to performance improvement, survey readiness, patient safety initiatives, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
• Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, positive attitude, ongoing learning, meeting deadlines, active meeting participation, adherence to agency standards, and participation in on‑call/weekend rotations.
• 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 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 state of practice
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience
• CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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 salary for this role will range from $70,832 to $106,248 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.