Registered Nurse Home Health

Job Description

About the Company

CenterWell Home Health, part of CenterWell, a Humana company, specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care. They cater to patients who are managing chronic conditions or recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Their care teams are multidisciplinary, comprising nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all collaborating to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence for a healthier life.

CenterWell itself is a major healthcare provider, holding the position as the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and the fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager. As a Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) company, CenterWell is dedicated to whole-person health, addressing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of its patients. The organization is committed to its employees, offering stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. With over 30,000 clinicians, CenterWell fosters a caring community by providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching to support employee well-being from day one.

Job Description: Registered Nurse Home Health

The Registered Nurse Home Health role at CenterWell Home Health is centered on providing personalized, one-on-one nursing care to patients in their homes. The primary goal is to help patients regain independence and recover comfortably, working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians to develop and manage individualized care plans. This role makes a meaningful impact by focusing on optimal patient recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities of a Home Health Registered Nurse:

• Patient Care and Case Management:
• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, with necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
• Confer with the physician to develop the initial plan of treatment based on physician’s orders and initial patient assessment.
• Provide hands-on care, management, and evaluation of the care plan, including teaching the patient in accordance with physician orders, under the Clinical Manager’s supervision.
• Revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and policy/regulation requirements.
• Implement the patient care plan in conjunction with the patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
• Coordination and Communication:
• Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers.
• Report patient care/condition/progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
• Supervision and Documentation:
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers, providing written personal care instructions/care plans that reflect the current plan of care.
• Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
• Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.
• Prepare visit/shift reports, update/summarize patient records, and confer with other health care disciplines to provide optimum patient care.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Education: Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Nursing Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience is preferred. Strong experience in med surg, ICU, ER, or acute care settings is highly valued. Home Health experience is a plus.
• Licensure & Certifications:
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Key Competencies: Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are essential.

Pay Range:

The compensation for this role offers flexibility and is provided in two formats:

• Per visit/unit: $45.00 – $63.00.
• Per year base pay: $70,500 – $96,900. This range reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. Individual pay may vary based on geographic location, demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.

Description of Benefits:

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer benefits designed to support whole-person well-being for limited term, variable schedule, and per diem associates. These benefits include:

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Humana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Its policy is to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status. All employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements, applying to all employment actions including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and training.