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Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Optum
PPV
401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Berea
Sep 18, 2026
Full-Time Registered Nurse, Home Health - Mount Vernon, KY Explore opportunities with Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. Lifeline Rockcastle Home Health delivers skilled, compassionate care that helps patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and remain safely at home. As part of the Optum family of businesses and the LHC Group network, we are committed to supporting healthier communities while creating opportunities for our team members to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Full-Time Registered Nurse, Home Health, you'll provide skilled nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes while helping them achieve their health goals and maintain independence. You'll work closely with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care teams to develop personalized plans of care, coordinate services, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Primary Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals Deliver skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders, professional standards of practice, and agency policies Complete and document patient assessments, including OASIS documentation and medication reconciliation, accurately and timely Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care and positive patient outcomes Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, treatments, and preventive care strategies Supervise and support home health aides and LPN/LVNs in accordance with state and federal regulations Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members regarding patient status, care plans, and clinical needs Participate in quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness activities, and patient safety efforts Participate in on-call and weekend rotations as needed to support patient care needs Role details Position: Home Health Registered Nurse Coverage area: Mount Vernon, KY Employment type: Full-time Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday Compensation structure: Per Visit (PPV) Benefits: Available for eligible employees Required Qualifications: Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation or public transportation Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire Ability to work effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of home health experience Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skill Role details Position: Home Health Registered Nurse Coverage area: Northeast Central Indiana, including Wabash, Grant, Huntington, and Blackford Counties. Employment type: Full-time Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday Compensation structure: Per Visit (PPV) Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for eligible full-time external hires Benefits: Available for eligible employees 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. At UnitedHealth 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. UnitedHealth 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.