RN Home Health Care Manager — Equity Options & Impact

Patient Care Manager - Registered Nurse and Home Health Experience Required Explore opportunities with Mississippi HomeCare, 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. As the Home Health Patient Care Manager, you are responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of clinical services. Coordinates and supervises an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high quality care to home health patients assigned to the team's area in accordance with physician prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Primary Responsibilities Provides 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 team Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluates patient orders, and plots start of care visits Coordinates determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals Ensures 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 orders Reviews assessments and plans of care daily, per assigned workflow, and consults clinicians with recommendations, as appropriate Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client Required Qualifications Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Preferred Qualifications Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Home care experience Benefits Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $80,712 to $121,068 annually based on full-time employment. 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). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Drug-Free Workplace UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Trauma Nurses