Registered Nurse - Home Health

Registered Nurse in Home Health Explore opportunities with CHRISTUS 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. As the Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will provide and direct 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 the total plan of care with other health‑care professionals and help achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources. Primary Responsibilities Clinical Competence Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health‑care 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 health‑care 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 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 Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client 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 Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire 1+ years of Home Health experience Ability to work independently Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills Pay Range Target Pay: $75,450 – $113,174 Hourly Pay: $36.27 – $54.41 Per Visit Point Pay: $43.53 – $65.29 Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full‑time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the above range. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per‑visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time per productivity and performance. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work performed. Non‑visit activities are paid hourly while visits are paid per visit point rate. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to pay, we offer benefits including a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution—all subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Drug‑free Workplace UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr