Registered Nurse, Home Health

Job Description

About the Company

CenterWell Home Health specializes in providing personalized and comprehensive home care services for patients. Their focus is on assisting individuals who are managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. The care teams at CenterWell Home Health are multidisciplinary, comprising nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. These teams collaborate to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence, ultimately aiming for healthier and happier lives.

CenterWell is a company under the Humana Inc. umbrella, dedicated to creating patient-centered healthcare experiences. It stands 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. CenterWell’s approach is holistic, addressing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of its patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers a stable work environment, industry-leading benefits, and ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. The company prides itself on employing over 30,000 clinicians who are committed to prioritizing health for their colleagues, patients, communities, and the company itself. CenterWell supports its employees through flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, fostering investment in both personal and professional well-being from the start.

Humana Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. They also adhere to affirmative action principles, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, ensuring all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. This policy extends to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training.

Job Description: Registered Nurse, Home Health

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health at CenterWell Home Health provides comprehensive, personalized nursing care and case management directly to patients in their homes. This role is crucial in helping patients recover from various conditions and regain independence.

Summary of the Role:
The Home Health RN is responsible for developing and managing individualized care plans in close collaboration with physicians. They coordinate services with a range of other healthcare professionals, supervise home health aides, maintain thorough documentation, and continuously evaluate patient progress to ensure optimal recovery and independence. The position emphasizes making a meaningful impact daily by delivering one-on-one care that empowers patients to return to their preferred quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Admissions & Case Management: Conduct admission assessments, provide ongoing case management, and perform follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• 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, actively manage, and evaluate the care plan.
• Educate the patient and family in accordance with physician orders, under the supervision of the Clinical Manager.
• Revise the care plan in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate appropriate care services involving various healthcare personnel, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers, to ensure integrated patient care.
• Reporting & Communication: Continuously report patient care, condition, and progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager.
• Patient & Family Collaboration: Implement the patient care plan in conjunction with the patient and their family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of their needs and problems.
• Supervision of Aides: Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers. This includes providing clear, written personal care instructions/care plans that reflect the current plan of care and monitoring the appropriate completion of documentation by these workers as part of the supervisory responsibility.
• Patient Discharge: Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, ensuring all necessary clinical documentation is prepared and completed.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive medical documentation for all patients, which includes details on 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 optimum patient care.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Education: A Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing is required.
• Nursing Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience is preferred. Strong experience in Med Surg, ICU, ER, or other acute care settings is highly valued. Home Health experience is a significant plus.
• Licensure & Certifications: Must possess a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and current CPR certification.
• Professional Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.
• Transportation: A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are mandatory for home visits.

Pay Range:

• Per Visit/Unit Pay: $45.00 – $63.00.
• Annual Base Pay: $70,500 – $96,900 per year for full-time (40 hours per week) employment.
• *Note: The compensation range is an estimate of starting base pay. Actual pay may vary based on geographic location, demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.•
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 hours

Description of Benefits:
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the whole-person well-being of its associates. These benefits encourage personal wellness and informed healthcare decisions for employees and their families, acknowledging that life extends beyond work. Benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Various types of time off, including Paid Time Off (PTO), company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, and paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Numerous other opportunities aimed at employee support and growth.

Keywords:
home health nursing, case management, patient care, care plan development, skilled nursing visits, patient education, clinical documentation, healthcare coordination, patient recovery, supervision