RN Patient Care Manager, Home Health

Job Title: RN Registered Nurse Patient Care Manager – Home Health

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Denver, CO

Salary: $110,000 – $115k

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Patient Care Manager to oversee home health clinical operations in Denver, CO. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, leading clinical teams, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with home health experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering patient-centered care.

• Review and approve physician orders, including denied orders and follow-up actions
• Review and approve evaluations (SOC, ROC, Recertifications) and supporting documentation
• Manage and monitor patient care episodes, including therapy, nursing, and aide utilization
• Review and approve Plan of Care (POC) edits and clinical documentation
• Conduct utilization management reviews to ensure appropriate care delivery
• Make recertification and discharge decisions based on patient progress and outcomes
• Monitor wound scores and address clinical variances

• Supervise and support RN and therapist case managers
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to field staff and new hires
• Ensure proper onboarding, training, and ongoing staff education
• Approve PTO requests with oversight of case management needs
• Review clinical documentation for new employees and ensure compliance

• Facilitate and follow up on case conferences and care coordination activities
• Manage scheduling updates, calendar changes, and staffing needs
• Review and revise aide care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation, including review, edit, and lock processes
• Participate in QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) initiatives
• Oversee coordination notes, admissions follow-ups, and pending patient activity

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience (required)
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory, management, or lead experience (required)
• Strong knowledge of home health clinical operations and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop clinical teams
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (preferred)

We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits and rewards to full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Company store credit for branded scrubs (for patient-facing employees)