Patient Care Manager

Patient Care Manager And RN Dual RoleExplore opportunities with Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.In the Patient Care Manager and RN Dual role, you are responsible for the supervision and coordination of clinical services and provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician. You will coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high-quality care to home health patients assigned to your team's area in accordance with the physician-prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.Primary Responsibilities:Directly/indirectly supervises home health aides and LPNs, provides instruction, and assigns tasksProvides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care teamCompletes comprehensive assessments (OASIS), medication reconciliation, and initial/comprehensive nursing evaluation visits.Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders, and plot start of care visitsCoordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvalsEnsures patient needs are continually assessed and care rendered is individualized to patient needs, appropriate and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and is in accordance with physician ordersReviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriateAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the clientYou'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.Required Qualifications:Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practiceCurrent driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportationPreferred Qualifications:Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employmentHome care experienceAble to work independentlyGood communication, writing, and organizational skillsPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $89,680 to $134,520 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. divvyDOSE