Patient Care Manager RN at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Services Supervision, Coordination, Interdisciplinary Team Management, Home Health Care, Plan of Care Adherence, State Laws Compliance, Federal Regulations Compliance, Patient Evaluation, Insurance Approvals, Patient Needs Assessment, Physician Order Management, Documentation, RN Licensure, CPR Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Explore opportunities with Indiana HomeCare Northwest, 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. As the Home Health 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. 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 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 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 RN licensure in state of practice Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation State Specific Requirement: RN licensure must have no restrictions: IN Preferred Qualification: Home Care experience 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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually 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.

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Manager is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of clinical services, managing an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care continuity for home health patients according to the physician's plan of care. This includes providing clinical services within the scope of nursing practice, managing referrals, coordinating benefit determinations, and ensuring care meets eligibility criteria.