Ohioleaguefornursing
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Ohioleaguefornursing, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Description
Explore opportunities with Alabama HomeCare of Oneonta, 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 in Home Health 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 healthcare 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
Clinical Competence
Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other healthcare professionals
Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations
Provides required supervisory visits
Documentation and Care Delivery
Provides high‑quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other healthcare team members
Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely
Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per LHC policy
Quality
Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State guidelines with the physician, and submits accurate documentation
Communicates relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians
Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence
Teamwork
Takes direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and completes assigned tasks timely, including required learning
Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel and serves as a preceptor to other staff and students
Actively participates in survey/survey readiness activities and performance improvement plans, works to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implements processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes
Participates in on‑call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs
Adheres to and participates in the agency's utilization management model
Required Qualifications
Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
1+ years of Home Health experience
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
Ability to work independently
Solid 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). 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.
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.
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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Registered Nurse in Home Health 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 healthcare 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
Clinical Competence
Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other healthcare professionals
Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations
Provides required supervisory visits
Documentation and Care Delivery
Provides high‑quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other healthcare team members
Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely
Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per LHC policy
Quality
Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State guidelines with the physician, and submits accurate documentation
Communicates relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians
Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence
Teamwork
Takes direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and completes assigned tasks timely, including required learning
Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel and serves as a preceptor to other staff and students
Actively participates in survey/survey readiness activities and performance improvement plans, works to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implements processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes
Participates in on‑call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs
Adheres to and participates in the agency's utilization management model
Required Qualifications
Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
1+ years of Home Health experience
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
Ability to work independently
Solid 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). 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.
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.
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