Home Health Registered Nurse

Job Description

About the Job: CenterWell Home Health Nurse

This role as a CenterWell Home Health Registered Nurse is an integral part of a caring community focused on patient health and independence. Nurses provide personalized, one-on-one care in patients’ homes, collaborating with physicians and other clinicians to develop and manage care plans that support recovery and improve quality of life.

Key Responsibilities of a Home Health Registered Nurse:
• Conduct admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer ongoing care and case management, including necessary follow-up, under the direction of the Clinical Manager.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop initial plans of treatment based on orders and patient assessment.
• Provide hands-on care, manage and evaluate care plans, and educate patients in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager supervision. Revise plans in consultation with physicians as needed.
• Coordinate comprehensive care involving various healthcare personnel such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers.
• Continuously report patient care, condition, and progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager.
• Implement patient care plans collaboratively with the patient and family to achieve optimal resolution of needs and problems.
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers, providing written personal care instructions and care plans.
• Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of supervisory responsibilities.
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, ensuring all necessary clinical documentation is prepared and completed.
• Prepare comprehensive medical documentation for all patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, care plan changes, visit/shift reports, and updates/summaries of patient records. Confer with other healthcare disciplines for optimal patient care.

Required Experience/Skills:
• Education: Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum of one year nursing experience is preferred. Strong experience in med-surg, ICU, ER, or acute care is highly valued. Home Health experience is a plus.
• Licensure/Certifications: Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure, along with current CPR certification.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
• Work Schedule: The scheduled weekly hours for this position are 40.

About the Company: CenterWell and Humana Inc.

CenterWell Home Health specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Their care teams are multidisciplinary, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all dedicated to helping patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence for healthier, happier lives.

CenterWell is a part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and is focused on putting patients at the center of their healthcare experiences. As a leading provider in senior-focused primary care, home health services, and pharmacy benefit management, CenterWell prioritizes whole-person health by addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. The company emphasizes stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for employee growth, offering flexible scheduling, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching to support both personal and professional well-being from day one. CenterWell and Humana collectively employ over 30,000 clinicians committed to putting health first for their teammates, patients, communities, and the company.