PPV Registered Nurse - New Iberia

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PPV Registered Nurse - New Iberia

@ LHC Group

Primary Responsibilities:

Clinical Competence

• Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals
• Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations
• Provides required supervisory visits

Documentation and Care Delivery

• Provides 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
• Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely
• Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per LHC policy

Quality

• Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State guidelines with the physician, and submits accurate documentation
• Communicates 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
• Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence

Teamwork

• Takes direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and completes assigned tasks timely, including required learning
• Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel and serves as a preceptor to other staff and students
• Actively participates in survey/survey readiness activities and performance improvement plans, works to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implements processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes
• Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs
• Adheres to and participates in the agency’s utilization management model

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Pay Range 
$64,100 – $141,500 annual total cash target pay
$36.98 – $81.63 per visit point
$30.82 – $68.03 hourly rate

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.  This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of “direct” and “indirect” patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
• Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire  
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client  

State Specific Requirements:

• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• 1+ years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN
• RN licensure must have no restrictions

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of Home Health experience
• Ability to work independently
• Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/job/22894740/ppv-registered-nurse-abbeville-la/ 

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