<p>A full-time RN Patient Care Manager opportunity is open with a well-established home health agency serving Vero Beach, Florida — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum family of businesses. This role carries genuine clinical and operational authority: you will supervise and coordinate an interdisciplinary team, manage the full continuum from referral intake through ongoing plan-of-care oversight, and serve as the quality anchor for a defined patient caseload. The compensation range is competitive for the market, and the position comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed for long-term career growth.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual salary range of $85,196 – $127,794 (full-time, based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications)</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Defined development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time home health Patient Care Manager role with supervisory and coordination responsibility over an interdisciplinary clinical team</li> <li>Receives and processes referrals, assigns appropriate clinicians, evaluates physician orders, and coordinates start-of-care visits</li> <li>Conducts daily review of patient assessments and plans of care per assigned workflow; consults directly with field clinicians and provides clinical recommendations</li> <li>Manages determination of home health benefits, medical necessity documentation, and ongoing insurance authorization for the assigned patient panel</li> <li>Ensures individualized, physician-ordered care plans meet home health eligibility criteria and all applicable state and federal regulations</li> <li>Provides direct clinical services within RN scope of practice as defined by Florida nursing law when required</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population across all ages, backgrounds, and financial circumstances in the home setting</li> <li>Operates within a nationally scaled post-acute care infrastructure with standardized workflows and organizational support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle (required — home-based care delivery)</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (preferred)</li> <li>Prior home health or home care experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care teams and manage clinical workflows across a patient caseload</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits along Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for its uncrowded beaches, nature preserves, and relaxed pace compared to South Florida's larger metros. The area offers a low cost of living relative to coastal Florida norms, highly rated public and private schools, and year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and access to the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. Orlando is roughly 90 minutes to the northwest, providing easy access to a major airport and urban amenities while preserving the quiet, community-oriented character that draws families and healthcare professionals to the region.</p>