RN, Home Health

About This Role

As the Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Highlights

• Pay : $71,677 - $107,516 annual total cash target pay, $41.35 - $62.03 hourly rate, $34.46 - $51.69 per visit point
• Location: Wilkes Barre, PA
• Facility: Commonwealth Home Health
• Brand/Division: LHC Group
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 available for full-time hires
• Residency: Territory Coverage: Luzerne County, PA

What You'll Do

• Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, providing instruction and assigning tasks.
• Provide required supervisory visits.
• Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards.
• Complete comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely.
• Document patient visits per policy and payer requirements.
• Make initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits to ensure patients meet home health eligibility.
• Communicate relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff.
• Assist in the orientation of new agency personnel and serve as a preceptor to other staff and students.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Education: Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
• Experience: 1+ years of Home Health experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation; Current CPR Certification

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on helping people live healthier lives and improving the health system for everyone.