What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Patient Care Manager position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring a RN Patient Care Manager.
At CHRISTUS Home Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a RN Patient Care Manager, you can expect:
- to provide quality support to your patient-facing teams
- to be valued and respected by patients and their families
- a sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance
Our RN Patient Care Manager role might be a great opportunity if you believe in putting the patient at the center of everything. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Receives referrals and ensures appropriate clinician and/or therapist(s) assignments for timely patient evaluation by signing off after authorization and plotting start of care (SOC) 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 to physician orders.
- Oversees and assures development, implementation, and updates to the individualized patient plan of care, as appropriate.
Education and Experience
Education & Experience
- Current RN licensure in state of Texas
- Current CPR certification required
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
- One year prior professional nursing experience in home health, utilizing OASIS highly preferred
