Registered Nurse, Behavioral Home Health Per Diem

Humana Inc.
Stratford, CT, United States
$76.8K-$105.8K a year
Full-time

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstAs a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will : * Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.

  • Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
  • Confer with physician in developing 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 teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision.

Revise plan in consultation with 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 patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.* Implement patient care plan in conjunction with 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 and provides written personal care instructions / care plan that reflect 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 any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.

Prepare visit / shift reports, updates / summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

Use your skills to make an impactRequired Experience / Skills : * Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing* Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred* Strong med surg, ICU, ER, 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours1Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.

The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$76,800 - $105,800 per yearDescription of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being.

Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About UsAbout CenterWell Home Health : CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization.

Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company : CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients.

As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career.

We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company.

By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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