Registered Nurse RN

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As the Registered Nurse in Home Health you will provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will also coordinate total plan of care with other health‑care professionals, helping to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources.

• Clinical Competence
  • Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health‑care professionals.
  • Supervise care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provide instruction and assign tasks according to State and federal regulations.
  • Provide required supervisory visits.
• Documentation and Care Delivery
  • Provide high‑quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health‑care team members.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely.
  • Document patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and sync timely per LHC policy.
• Quality
  • Make initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determine primary focus of care, develop the plan of care within State guidelines with the physician, and submit accurate documentation.
  • Communicate relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians.
  • Communicate timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence.
• Teamwork
  • Take direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and complete assigned tasks timely, including required learning.
  • Assist in the orientation of new agency personnel and serve as a preceptor to other staff and students.
  • Actively participate in survey readiness activities and performance improvement plans, work to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implement processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes.
  • Participate in on‑call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs.
  • Adhere to and participate in the agency's utilization management model.

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ years of Home Health experience.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

• Ability to work independently.
• Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. Additional compensation such as incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution are available subject to eligibility requirements.

Melbourne, FL

Entry Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.