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Private Duty RN - Ooltewah

Optum, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Explore opportunities with Elk Valley Health Services, 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.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the 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

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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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 are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling equitable care. 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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