Location & Practice Overview

Care is delivered in patients’ private residences across the Columbia, Maryland service area rather than in a hospital or clinic. The position sits within CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company organized around interdisciplinary home-based recovery support.

Practice Setting Home health field nursing
Service Area Columbia, MD and surrounding communities
Care Delivery One-on-one visits in the home
Team Context Interdisciplinary home health model

Responsibilities

  • Conduct skilled nursing visits that include medication administration, wound care, and clinical assessments in the home.
  • Create and update individualized care plans in partnership with physicians and the clinical team.
  • Track changes in patient status and communicate findings to the attending physician and Clinical Manager.
  • Teach patients and families about disease management, medications, and treatment options.
  • Complete timely clinical documentation and coordinate services with other disciplines.
  • Supervise Home Health Aides and review the accuracy of their documentation.

The nurse serves as the primary clinical contact for assigned patients while operating within the established interdisciplinary structure.

Qualifications & Requirements

An active, unrestricted RN license and current CPR certification are required. Candidates must also meet the listed clinical experience and transportation standards.

Licensure
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license
Required Experience
Med-surg, ICU, ER, or acute-care experience
Certification
Current CPR certification
Transportation
Valid driver’s license, required auto insurance, and reliable vehicle
Preferred
At least one year of nursing experience; home health experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Listed compensation is $84,900–$116,800 annually, with a published pay-per-visit/unit rate of $54–$75 where applicable. Benefits support associates and their families.

  • Annual range: $84,900 – $116,800
  • Pay-per-visit / unit rate: $54.00 – $75.00 where applicable
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off, company and personal holidays, parental and caregiver leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability plus life insurance

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Hours 40 hours
Work Model Field-based visits in patient homes
Travel Personal vehicle required; role participates in driver safety program
Employment Type Full-time

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients include adults recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization as well as those managing chronic conditions who need skilled nursing support at home.

Primary Groups Post-acute recovery and chronic-condition management
Care Environment Private residences
Clinical Needs Skilled nursing support and recovery-focused guidance

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The role centers on skilled nursing interventions and care coordination that help patients progress toward safer independence at home.

Skilled Interventions Medication administration, wound care, and ongoing clinical assessment
Care-Plan Management Development and revision of individualized plans as needs change
Education & Guidance Teaching on disease management, medications, and treatment options
Coordination Alignment of services across nursing, therapy, aide, and social-work disciplines

Role Highlights

This position is distinguished by independent field-based practice and direct responsibility for aide oversight within a home health structure.

  • Nursing care delivered exclusively through visits in patients’ homes
  • Independent clinical assessment and field documentation between residences
  • Direct oversight of Home Health Aides and their documentation
  • Regular communication with physicians and the Clinical Manager on patient progress

About CenterWell Home Health (Humana)

CenterWell Home Health is a Humana company that provides home-based care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Its care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).

Organization Home healthcare provider and Humana subsidiary
Primary Services Post-acute and chronic-condition home care
Disciplines Nursing, PT, OT, SLP, aides, medical social work
Parent Company Humana Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a personal vehicle required?
Yes. A valid driver’s license, required auto insurance, and reliable transportation are mandatory because the role involves travel between patient residences and is part of the company’s driver safety program.
What clinical experience is required versus preferred?
Med-surg, ICU, ER, or acute-care experience is required. One year of nursing experience and prior home health experience are preferred.
Does the nurse supervise other staff?
Yes. The nurse oversees Home Health Aides and monitors the completeness and accuracy of their documentation.
Is tuberculosis screening part of the hiring process?
Yes. Because the role is patient-facing, selected candidates are required to complete screening under Humana’s TB screening program.
How does the pay-per-visit rate relate to the annual range?
The posting lists an annual range of $84,900–$116,800 along with a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $54–$75 that applies where that model is used.
Who receives clinical progress reports?
The nurse reports patient care and condition changes to both the patient’s physician and the Clinical Manager.

Home Health Registered Nurse in Columbia, MD

This full-time Home Health Registered Nurse role with CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company, is based in the Columbia, Maryland service area and centers on skilled nursing visits delivered in patients’ private homes. The nurse conducts assessments, administers medications, provides wound care, develops and revises individualized care plans, educates patients and families, documents clinical findings, coordinates with therapy and social-work disciplines, and oversees Home Health Aides. Required qualifications include a current unrestricted RN license, current CPR certification, and med-surg, ICU, ER, or acute-care experience; one year of nursing experience and prior home health experience are preferred. Reliable personal transportation is mandatory. Compensation is listed at $84,900–$116,800 annually, with a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $54–$75 where applicable, for a 40-hour weekly schedule. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, disability coverage, and life insurance. The patient population consists of adults recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization and those managing chronic conditions. Selected candidates complete tuberculosis screening as a patient-facing requirement.

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