Full-Time Registered Nurse in Atlantic Beach, FL

Join Apex Home Healthcare, part of LHC Group, a leader in post-acute care for patients, families, and healthcare providers nationwide. As a member of the Optum family, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections and ensuring the well-being of our team members and the communities we serve. Discover a fulfilling career with us, focused on Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will provide compassionate and professional nursing care directly to patients in their homes, working closely with physicians and adhering to regulatory and agency standards. You will coordinate a comprehensive care plan with other healthcare professionals, enhancing the continuity of care for your patients.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Clinical Competence:
• Initiate, develop, implement, and revise care plans in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Supervise and instruct home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, delegating tasks in line with regulations.
• Conduct required supervisory visits to ensure quality care.
• Documentation and Care Delivery:
• Deliver high-quality clinical services following infection control and care standards, coordinating with the healthcare team.
• Complete comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including accurate medication reconciliation.
• Document patient visits as per policy and payer requirements, ensuring timely synchronization with LHC policies.
• Quality Assurance:
• Conduct evaluations to ensure eligibility for home health services, working with physicians to establish care plans based on guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with agency staff regarding patient care, visit schedules, and coordinate with clinicians.
• Maintain open communication with physicians, patients, and families to ensure outstanding care delivery.
• Teamwork:
• Follow directions from the Clinical and Executive Directors professionally, completing assigned tasks promptly.
• Participate in the orientation of new team members and serve as a mentor to peers and students.
• Engage in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Be available for on-call and weekend shifts as needed to support patient care.
• Adhere to the agency's utilization management strategy.

Your dedication and performance will be recognized in an environment that offers clear pathways for success and opportunities for career development.

Required Qualifications:
• Active RN licensure without restrictions in your practicing state.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Home Health.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Capability to work in diverse home environments without bias.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to operate independently.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Your compensation will be competitive, ranging from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on multiple factors including experience and local market conditions. Alongside your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including recognition programs, stock options, and 401k contributions (subject to eligibility). Regardless of where you begin your journey with us, a broad range of benefits and incentives await you.

At UnitedHealth Group, we strive to help everyone live healthier lives. Committed to equitable care and addressing health disparities, we believe that all individuals, regardless of their background, should have equal access to health resources.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and evaluate applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a drug-free workplace, all candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.