Registered Nurse - Home Health Services in Ashdown, AR

Discover a fulfilling career with Elite Home Health, part of LHC Group, a leading provider of post-acute care for hospitals, physicians, and families across the nation. As part of the Optum family, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels their best—including our dedicated team members. Join us in a culture centered around Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

As a Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will play a vital role in delivering and overseeing nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes, as directed by physicians and in line with relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will coordinate care plans with other healthcare professionals, ensuring a seamless continuum of care by effectively communicating with physicians, agency staff, patients, families, and community resources.

Key Responsibilities:
• Clinical Competence: Initiate, develop, implement, and adjust care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Supervise home health aides and LPNs/VNs, providing guidance and assigning tasks per state and federal regulations, while ensuring all supervisory visits are conducted as required.
• Documentation and Care Delivery: Deliver high-quality clinical services within your scope of practice and infection control standards, adhering to the care plan and collaborating with the healthcare team. Complete comprehensive assessments (OASIS), including medication reconciliation, accurately and promptly. Document all patient visits according to policy and payer requirements, syncing timely per LHC guidelines.
• Quality: Conduct initial and comprehensive nursing evaluations, verifying patient eligibility and medical necessity for home health services. Communicate pertinent information effectively among agency staff regarding patient care, visit assignments, and other essential data.
• Teamwork: Receive direction from the Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks and required learning. Assist in orienting new personnel and serve as a preceptor for other staff and students. Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives and contribute to surveys for quality assurance.

Your efforts will be recognized in an environment that offers clear direction and supports your growth as you advance in your career.

Required Qualifications:
• Current and unrestricted RN licensure.
• 1+ years of experience in Home Health.
• Valid Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to adapt to diverse home situations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Capability to work independently.
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay is determined by several factors, including local labor markets and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions. Hourly pay ranges from $28.27 to $50.48 for full-time positions. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

At UnitedHealth Group, we strive to empower healthier lives and enhance the health system for all. Our commitment to equity ensures everyone—regardless of race, gender, age, or income—has the chance to live their healthiest life. We recognize the disparities faced by marginalized groups and aim to improve health outcomes comprehensively.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group maintains a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.