Patient Care Manager, Hybrid RN

Explore opportunities with Apex Home Healthcare , 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. In the Patient Care Manager RN Hybrid role , you are responsible for the supervision and coordination of clinical services and provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician. You will coordinate and supervise an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high-quality care to home health patients assigned to your team's area in accordance with the physician-prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Hybrid in MN/DC. (Recruiter to confirm 4 day a week schedule): This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week. Hybrid anywhere else (details provided by recruiter): This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Directly/indirectly supervises home health aides and LPNs, provides instruction, and assigns tasks 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 Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS), medication reconciliation, and initial/comprehensive nursing evaluation visits. Receives referrals, ensures appropriate clinician assignments, evaluate patient orders, and plot 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 You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice Current CPR certification requirements Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications:

Home care experience Able to work independently Good communication, writing, and organizational skills 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annual ly based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.