RN Patient Care Manager

LHC Group; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Team support

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced Patient Care Manager for their Home Health operations in Nutley, NJ. The role involves supervising clinical services and managing patient care plans while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates must hold a current RN license, CPR certification, and have access to reliable transportation. The position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 per year, emphasizing team support, work-life balance, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New Jersey is essential.
• CPR certification is required for this role.
• Dependable vehicle or access to public transport is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate clinical services for home health patients.
• Ensure appropriate clinician assignment and evaluate patient orders.
• Continuously assess patient needs and customize care.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient care coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Current RN licensure in state of practice

Current CPR certification

Tools

Vehicle

Public transportation access

Job description

We are hiring a Patient Care Manager with Home Health experience.

Pay Range for full-time positions $100,000 - $115,000 / year depending on experience.

At Patient Care Home Health, 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

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, evaluates patient orders, and plots 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.

Qualifications

Education & 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

About Us

LHC 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.

LHC 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. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Patient Care 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.

OPPORTUNITY INFO

• Job Identification 2025024300
• Job Category Clinical Operations
• Posting Date 10/16/2025, 09:35 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Normal (Based on FT, PT, PRN)
• Locations 88 Park Ave, Nutley, NJ, 07110, US