<p>Mederi Caretenders, operating under the LHC Group umbrella in East Naples, Florida, is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Patient Care Manager for its home health division. This leadership role carries full clinical and operational accountability for an interdisciplinary care team, coordinating physician-prescribed plans of care across a defined patient panel in one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing communities. The position offers a competitive salary range, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear pathway for professional development within a nationally recognized post-acute care organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual salary range of $89,680 – $134,520 (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</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Development opportunities for advancement into additional clinical or operational leadership roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Serves as the clinical and operational hub for a home health patient panel, overseeing all care coordination from referral intake through ongoing episode management</li> <li>Receives and processes referrals, assigns appropriate clinicians, evaluates physician orders, and schedules start-of-care visits</li> <li>Leads an interdisciplinary team, providing daily supervision and consultation to ensure continuity and quality of care</li> <li>Reviews patient assessments and plans of care daily per assigned workflow; provides clinicians with real-time clinical recommendations</li> <li>Coordinates determination of home health benefits, medical necessity documentation, and ongoing insurance authorizations</li> <li>Ensures individualized, patient-centered care that meets home health eligibility criteria and aligns with physician-prescribed treatment plans</li> <li>Maintains compliance with all applicable state and federal home health regulations</li> <li>Provides direct clinical services within the RN scope of practice when operationally required, across a diverse patient population regardless of age, background, or financial status</li> <li>Part of the Optum/UnitedHealth Group enterprise, providing access to national resources, clinical infrastructure, and population health tools</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Florida (no restrictions permitted)</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle for patient home visits</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Home care or home health experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to supervise interdisciplinary clinical teams and manage complex care coordination workflows</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>East Naples sits along the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, offering year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, and a cost of living that remains accessible relative to other Florida coastal markets. The greater Naples area is known for its high quality of life — top-rated schools, a thriving arts and dining scene, championship golf, and easy access to the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands for outdoor recreation. For clinicians relocating from colder climates or high-cost metro areas, Naples delivers an exceptional lifestyle alongside a rapidly expanding healthcare market.</p>