Location & Practice Overview

This position is based with CenterWell Home Health in Savannah, Georgia, delivering skilled nursing exclusively in patients’ residences across the local service area. Care occurs onsite in the home environment rather than a facility or clinic.

Practice Type Home health agency
Care Setting In-home, community-based
Branch Location Savannah, GA service area
Organizational Context CenterWell Home Health, a Humana company

Responsibilities

  • Deliver skilled nursing care in patients’ homes, including medication administration, wound care, and comprehensive assessments.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Monitor patient status, identify changes, and report progress to the physician and Clinical Manager.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and treatment options.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
  • Oversee Home Health Aides and verify appropriate completion of their documentation.

The role reports to the Clinical Manager and centers on direct, one-on-one skilled nursing that supports recovery and independence at home.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active credentials and relevant acute-care background to practice independently in the home setting.

Licensure
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license
Clinical Experience
Med-surg, ICU, ER, or other acute-care experience
Certification
Current CPR certification
Transportation
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle
Preferred
One year of nursing experience; prior home health background

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured on a pay-per-visit basis for this per-diem role. Limited-term and per-diem associates receive a defined set of benefits supporting whole-person well-being.

  • Pay-per-visit / unit rate: $49.00–$69.00
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel and accident coverage

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Per diem
Scheduled Hours Variable (listed as 1 weekly hour baseline)
Work Location Onsite in patients’ homes
Travel Requirement Local driving between patient residences required
Additional Screening Participation in Humana TB screening program required

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Nurses serve individuals receiving skilled care at home following hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury, as well as those managing chronic conditions who require ongoing support to remain independent.

Primary Setting Private residences in the Savannah area
Patient Needs Recovery, rehabilitation, and chronic-condition management
Care Pathway Post-acute and ongoing home-based skilled nursing
Acuity Context Variable; patients transitioning from higher-acuity settings

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this role is skilled nursing delivered in the home to support recovery and ongoing disease management.

Skilled Nursing Care Medication administration, wound care, and comprehensive patient assessment
Care Planning Individualized plans coordinated with physicians and interdisciplinary clinicians
Patient & Family Education Disease management, medication teaching, and treatment guidance
Care Coordination Ongoing communication with physicians, Clinical Manager, and support staff

Role Highlights

This per-diem home health RN role emphasizes autonomous, one-on-one care delivered entirely in the patient’s residence under Clinical Manager oversight.

  • Fully community-based practice with all skilled visits occurring in patients’ homes
  • Per-diem structure offering flexible visit-based scheduling
  • Direct accountability for Home Health Aide oversight and documentation quality
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration model involving physicians, therapists, and social workers

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. and operates as a leading provider of home healthcare services focused on whole-person health.

Parent Organization Humana Inc.
Service Focus Home health nursing, therapy, and supportive services
Local Presence Savannah, GA branch serving the surrounding community
Team Composition Multidisciplinary clinicians including nursing, therapy, and social work

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a full-time or part-time position?
It is designated as per diem with a baseline of one scheduled weekly hour. Actual visit volume is variable and determined by patient needs and available assignments.
Does the role require personal vehicle use?
Yes. A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance meeting state minimums (or higher company thresholds), and reliable transportation are required because all care is delivered in patients’ homes.
What type of prior nursing experience is needed?
Med-surg, ICU, ER, or other acute-care experience is required. Home health experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Will I be responsible for supervising other staff?
Yes. The RN oversees the work of Home Health Aides and monitors the accuracy and completeness of their documentation.
Is tuberculosis screening required?
Yes. This is a patient-facing role included in Humana’s TB screening program; selected candidates must complete the required screening.
How is compensation structured for per-diem nurses?
Pay is calculated on a per-visit or per-unit basis within the published range of $49.00–$69.00. The annual range listed in the posting reflects full-time equivalent estimates and does not apply directly to this per-diem role.

Home Health Registered Nurse Per Diem in Savannah, GA

This per-diem Home Health Registered Nurse position with CenterWell Home Health in Savannah, Georgia centers on skilled nursing delivered entirely in patients’ residences. Nurses provide medication administration, wound care, and assessments while developing individualized care plans in partnership with physicians and the broader clinical team. The role requires current unrestricted RN licensure, CPR certification, acute-care experience (med-surg, ICU, ER, or equivalent), and reliable personal transportation with valid insurance. Compensation follows a pay-per-visit model of $49.00–$69.00. Per-diem associates receive paid time off, 401(k) access, an employee assistance program, and business travel coverage. The position reports to a Clinical Manager and includes oversight of Home Health Aides. Patients typically include individuals recovering from hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury, as well as those managing chronic conditions who need skilled support to remain at home. CenterWell Home Health, part of Humana, operates multidisciplinary teams that combine nursing, therapy, and social work services across the Savannah service area. Candidates seeking flexible, community-based skilled nursing with clear clinical accountability will find the structure and requirements of this role clearly defined.

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