Registered Nurse Home Health

Job Description

About the Company

CenterWell Home Health, an integral part of CenterWell (a Humana company), specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive home care. This care is designed for patients managing chronic conditions or those recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Their care teams are multidisciplinary, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all collaborating to facilitate patient rehabilitation, recovery, and regaining independence for healthier, happier lives.

CenterWell itself focuses on patient-centric experiences, operating 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 emphasizes whole-person health, addressing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of patients. It offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, employing over 30,000 clinicians committed to prioritizing health. The company supports employees’ personal and professional well-being from day one through flexible scheduling, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching.

Job Description: Registered Nurse Home Health

The Registered Nurse Home Health at CenterWell Home Health delivers personalized nursing care directly to patients in their homes. This role is central to coordinating with various healthcare professionals to develop and manage individualized patient care plans, aiming for optimal patient recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Patient Admissions & Case Management: Provide skilled nursing visits for home health patients, including initial admissions, ongoing care, and case management.
• Care Plan Development & Management:
• Confer with physicians to develop the initial plan of treatment based on physician’s orders and initial patient assessment.
• Provide hands-on care, manage and evaluate the care plan, and educate the patient in accordance with physician orders, under the supervision of a Clinical Manager.
• Revise care plans in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• Care Coordination: Coordinate appropriate care encompassing various healthcare personnel such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers to ensure comprehensive support.
• Communication & Reporting: Continuously report patient care, condition, and progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager.
• Patient & Family Education: Implement the patient care plan in conjunction with the patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of their needs/problems.
• Supervision of Home Health Aides: Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers. This includes providing written personal care instructions/care plans that reflect the current plan of care and monitoring their documentation for appropriate completion as part of supervisory responsibility.
• Discharge Planning: Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, ensuring all necessary clinical documentation is prepared and completed.
• Clinical Documentation: Prepare accurate and appropriate medical documentation for all patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes. This also involves preparing visit/shift reports, updating/summarizing patient records, and conferring with other healthcare disciplines to provide optimal patient care.

Required Experience and Skills:

To make an impact in this role, candidates should possess:

• Education: A Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Nursing Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Acute Care Experience: Strong experience in Med Surg, ICU, ER, or other acute care settings is highly valued.
• Home Health Experience: Prior home health experience is a plus.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification.
• Key Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Transportation: A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are essential due to the nature of home visits.

Compensation:

The compensation for this role can be structured in two ways:

• Per Visit/Unit Pay: $45.00 – $63.00 per visit/unit.
• Annual Base Pay: $70,500 – $96,900 per year (for full-time, 40 hours per week employment). Individual pay may vary based on geographic location and demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.

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 typically include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel and Accident Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Humana’s policy is to not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. They also commit to affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, striving to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions from recruitment to termination and compensation.

Keywords associated with this role: home health nursing, patient care, care coordination, case management, clinical documentation, patient education, nursing assessment, skilled nursing visits, healthcare team collaboration, patient discharge.