Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Care Manager
LHC Group
Gurnee, IL
$89K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Resume
- Home Health Nurse or Care Manager Nurse (1 year)
- Eligible to work in US
- Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring a Full time Patient Care Manager Hybrid RN with Home Health experience.
At Illinois Home Health Care, 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 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, 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.
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
Employer
LHC Group
About Waukegan, IL
- The cost of living in Waukegan, IL is slightly lower than the national average, making it a more affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Waukegan experiences average summer highs of around 81°F and winter lows of about 15°F.
- Be prepared for a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Waukegan, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many apartment complexes offer flexible lease terms for travel nurses.
- Waukegan is relatively car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are also available, including bus services for getting around the city.
- Waukegan is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- Waukegan offers a variety of restaurants featuring diverse cuisines, as well as art galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and outdoor activities near Lake Michigan.
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