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Home Health Patient Care Manager Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group ... Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice * Current driver's license, vehicle ...

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Home Health Patient Care Manager Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group ... Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice * Current driver's license, vehicle ...

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Home Health Patient Care Manager Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group ... Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice * Current driver's license, vehicle ...

Care Manager (RN)

Miami, FL · On-site

$26.41 - $51.49/hr

... • Care manager RNs may be assigned complex member cases and medication regimens. • Care manager RNs may conduct medication reconciliation as needed. • 25-40% estimated local travel may be ...

Care manager RNs may be assigned complex member cases and medication regimens. Care manager RNs may conduct medication reconciliation as needed. 25-40% estimated local travel may be required (based ...

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Patient Care Manager Rn information

What does a Patient Care Manager RN do?

A Patient Care Manager RN is a registered nurse who oversees the delivery of nursing care within a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or clinic. They are responsible for supervising nursing staff, coordinating patient care plans, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and communicating with patients and their families. Their role also includes managing resources, addressing patient concerns, and working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care. This leadership position requires strong clinical skills, organizational abilities, and a focus on patient advocacy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Patient Care Manager RN?

To thrive as a Patient Care Manager RN, you need strong leadership abilities, clinical nursing expertise, and a BSN or higher with current RN licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), care coordination platforms, and quality management systems is typically required, along with certifications like BLS or ACLS. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills help you lead teams effectively and ensure patient-centered care. These competencies are essential for managing staff, optimizing patient outcomes, and maintaining compliance in dynamic healthcare environments.

What are some common challenges Patient Care Manager RNs face when balancing administrative duties with patient care responsibilities?

Patient Care Manager RNs often juggle multiple priorities, including supervising nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and directly addressing patient needs. One common challenge is effectively allocating time between administrative tasks—like scheduling, performance reviews, and policy implementation—and maintaining a presence on the care floor to support both patients and staff. Successful Patient Care Managers develop strong organizational skills and delegate tasks appropriately, ensuring high-quality care while meeting operational requirements. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clear communication are essential to address these challenges and maintain a supportive environment.

What is the difference between Patient Care Manager Rn vs Registered Nurse?

AspectPatient Care Manager RnRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, additional management trainingRN license, clinical training
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, administrative settingsHospitals, clinics, patient bedside
Primary FocusOverseeing patient care operations, staff managementDirect patient care, clinical procedures

The Patient Care Manager Rn typically combines clinical expertise with administrative responsibilities, focusing on managing healthcare teams and operations. In contrast, a Registered Nurse primarily provides direct patient care. Both roles require RN licensure, but the Patient Care Manager Rn often has additional management training and works more in leadership and coordination within healthcare settings.

How to become a patient care manager RN?

To become a patient care manager RN, you typically need to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and obtain a registered nurse (RN) license by passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Gaining experience in clinical settings and developing leadership skills are important, and some employers prefer candidates with a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Patient Care Manager Rn jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Patient Care Manager Rn job openings:

Infographic showing various Patient Care Manager Rn job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Patient Care Manager, RN

Clearwater Beach, FL • On-site

LHC Group
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

$85K - $127K/yr

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Job description

Home Health Patient Care Manager

Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders, 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, 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
  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

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 driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
  • RN licensure must have no restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
  • 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). 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.


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About LHC Group

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LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, offering quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. The company’s 29,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home- and community-based services, and facility-based care in 38 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 68 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. LHC Group is the preferred in-home healthcare partner for more than 400 leading hospitals around the country. Working with our hospital and health system partners, we help seamlessly transition patients from the acute to the post-acute setting – bringing a patient-centered continuum of care to the communities we serve together, reducing avoidable readmissions, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing operational performance.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Smith, AR, US

Year founded

1994

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