Overview Patient Care Manager RN role at LHC Group (Caretenders). Office position with patient care as needed. Hybrid/Home Health setting with strong benefits and career growth opportunities.
At Caretenders, 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.
Responsibilities 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.
Education And Experience Current RN licensure in state of practice
Current CPR certification required
Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Qualifications Home health nursing experience preferred
Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.
At LHC Group we offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group''s comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits
CareTenders, a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients when and where they need it. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It''s all about helping people.