Patient Care Manager - Home Health - Stratus Staffing

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Patient Care Manager for our Home Health division.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of high-quality patient care in home health settings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing, healthcare management, or a related field, coupled with a passion for improving patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. You will be tasked with leading a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, and home health aides, while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. As a Patient Care Manager, you will assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and monitor progress to ensure that each patient receives the utmost care tailored to their specific circumstances. Additionally, you will work closely with families and caregivers, providing education and support to ensure continuity of care. Your ability to effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams, analyze data to drive improvements, and advocate for patients will be key to success in this role. If you are a compassionate leader with a commitment to excellence in patient care, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team of professionals.

• Responsible for communication & coordination of care needs reported by case managers (driveway calls).
• Ensure schedules are updated, continuity of care for patient episode is present, and that quality care is delivered
  by the clinical care team.
• Facilitate Case Conference and be responsible for follow-up action related to case conference, stand up, and
  stand down meetings.
• Coach and mentorship of clinicians and CSS role – including monthly 1:1 session to address development needs
  and hold accountable to role specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Support development of new hires and
  tenured employees.
• Responsible for voluntary attrition of assigned team, acting as the main point of contact for support and working
  develop solutions to potential personnel concerns.
• Supervising and directing the work of all team members, assigning of admit and evaluation visits, scheduling visits and ensuring staff are completing visits in a timely manner
• Manage the site in the absence of the Clinical Manager or Executive Director or Administrator
• Managing and overseeing clinical and administrative and recordkeeping functions
• Responding to phone referral/inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner
• Participate in on-call nursing schedule and providing direct skilled bedside nursing care in patients homes

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the practicing state
• Must be a RN that has Home Health and Oasis experience
• Possess and maintain CPR certification
• Previous experience in home care setting with two years management or supervisory experience, preferred
• Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state and/or organization
  requirements and is in good working order
• Knowledge of accepted professional standards and practice, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and federal,
  state, and local regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates excellent observation, nursing judgment, and communication skills