Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Care Manager
LHC Group
Tyler, TX

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring for a Patient Care Manager / Field Registered Nurse Hybrid with Home Health Experience in the Tyler area. This is a hybrid role where the Patient Care Manager will work in the office half of their time, and spend the rest of their time in the field. 

Salary based on full-time employment and max productivity: $77000 to $79000 per year

 

At CHRISTUS HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

 

As a Patient Care Manager, you can expect: 

• opportunities to get closer to patients and provide quality support to your patient-facing teams
• to be valued and respected by patients and their families
• a sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance
• leadership development opportunities

 

Our Patient Care Manager role might be a great opportunity if you believe in putting the patient at the center of everything. Apply today!

 

Responsibilities

The Home Health Patient Care Manager and Field RN Hybrid (Registered Nurse) is responsible for the supervision and coordination of clinical services and provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. 

• 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 with physician orders.
• Oversees and assures development, implementation, and updates to the individualized patient plan of care, as appropriate.

Education and Experience

• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• Current CPR certification required
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
CHRISTUS HomeCare a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.