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. 

Lutheran Health Network Home Health 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.