Registered Nurse Home Health

Job Description

About Company

CenterWell Home Health specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive home care for patients. Their services are designed for individuals managing chronic conditions or those recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. The care teams are multidisciplinary, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all collaborating to assist patients in rehabilitation, recovery, and regaining independence to improve their overall well-being.

CenterWell, a Humana company, focuses on creating patient-centric experiences. It is described 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 emphasizes a whole-person health approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of its patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for employee growth (personal and professional development, clinical certifications, leadership programs, career coaching). The company prides itself on employing over 30,000 clinicians committed to putting health first. Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries provide a competitive benefits package that supports whole-person well-being, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, various types of time off (paid time off, company/personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental/caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Humana is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination and affirmative action regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Description: Registered Nurse Home Health

Summary:
The Registered Nurse Home Health role involves providing personalized nursing care to patients in their homes, with a primary focus on recovery and fostering independence. This position is crucial for developing, managing, and revising care plans in close collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The RN also plays a key role in coordinating and supervising aides and other healthcare workers. Core responsibilities include patient admission, ongoing assessments, thorough documentation, and strategic discharge planning to ensure optimal patient outcomes and a seamless transition of care. As a CenterWell Home Health nurse, you will deliver personalized, one-on-one care to help patients regain independence and support their recovery journeys, ultimately helping them return to a fulfilling life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer ongoing care and case management for each patient, providing 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, and patient teaching in accordance with physician orders, under the Clinical Manager’s supervision.
• Revise the care plan in consultation with the physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• 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.
• Implement patient care plans in conjunction with the patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
• Coordinate/oversee/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 healthcare disciplines to provide optimum patient care.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
• Strong med surg, ICU, ER, or acute experience.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Compensation:

• Pay per visit/unit: $45.00 – $63.00
• Annual base pay (40 hours per week): $70,500 – $96,900 per year
• *Note: The compensation range reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay. Individual 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 competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being. These benefits encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for employees and their families, acknowledging that life extends beyond work. Benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off, including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Many other opportunities focused on employee well-being.

Keywords:
home health nursing, patient care, care plan management, case management, skilled nursing, patient assessment, healthcare coordination, nursing supervision, physician collaboration, patient rehabilitation