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Job description
Explore opportunities with Almost Family, 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 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 Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with clinical standards, scope of practice, and infection control guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge.
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments that meet federal, state, payer, and agency requirements.
Confirm patient eligibility and medical necessity for services based on payer guidelines and agency policies.
Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in partnership with patients, families, physicians, and community providers.
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed, obtaining physician approval for revisions when required.
Ensure visit frequency and service duration align with each patient's clinical needs and goals.
What We Offer At Almost Family Optum, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career. We foster a supportive environment that values your contributions, provides clear expectations for success, and offers professional development and advancement opportunities across the organization.
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
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. 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $35.85 to $53.75 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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.
Worksite address
potter, WI, 54160, US
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