Patient Care Manager, RN

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About the role

As the 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.

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 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
• Manages and documents phone calls from physicians, clinicians, patients, referral sources, and communicates patient updates/new orders to clinicians
• 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

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• State Specific Requirement: RN licensure must have no restrictions (KY)

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Home Care experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $80,712 to $121,068 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.