Patient Care Manager - RN (Home Health)
About the role
Explore opportunities with Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary 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, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluates patient orders, and plots start of care visits
- Captures and 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
Required Qualifications
- Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Home care experience
Pay and Benefits
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
The salary for this role will range from $85,196 to $127,794 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.