What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Patient Care Manager position at Caretenders?
We are seeking a dedicated Patient Care Manager (Registered Nurse) with expertise in Home Health to join our team at Caretenders, part of LHC Group.
At Caretenders, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, where meaningful connections are made for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it's all about helping people.
The ideal candidate will enjoy opportunities to:
- build strong relationships with patients and provide quality support to patient-facing teams
- be valued and respected by patients and their families
- enjoy a sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance
- pursue leadership development opportunities
This role may be perfect for those who prioritize putting the patient at the center of everything.
Job Summary
The Home Health Patient Care Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating clinical services, providing and directing nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by 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.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- a current RN licensure in the state of practice
- current CPR certification
- a current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
