Patient Care Manager RN,
UnitedHealth Group · Waynesville, NC · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$81k–$121k/yrFull-time
About the role
Home Care Services of Haywood, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Home Health Patient Care Manager to supervise and coordinate clinical services for home health patients. The role involves leading an interdisciplinary team to ensure high‑quality, continuous care that aligns with physician‑prescribed plans of care and complies with state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by state nursing laws, in coordination with the health‑care team.
- Receive referrals, assign appropriate clinicians, evaluate patient orders, and schedule start‑of‑care visits.
- Coordinate determination of patient home‑health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
- Continuously assess patient needs to ensure individualized, appropriate, and reasonable care that meets eligibility criteria and physician orders.
- Review assessments and plans of care daily, following assigned workflow, and consult clinicians with recommendations as needed.
- Function effectively 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 the 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
- Home care experience.
Pay
The salary for this full‑time role ranges from $80,712 to $121,068 annually. Compensation is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant considerations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
- Broad selection of additional benefits and incentives.