Hospice RN Care Leader — Quality & Compliance

Optum; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum, in partnership with Geisinger Hospice Lewistown, is seeking a Patient Care Manager to oversee hospice patient care activities and support executives in delivering safe, compliant services. You will lead a team to meet nursing standards, monitor regulatory adherence, and promote high-quality patient experiences.

The role requires an unrestricted RN license in the relevant state, strong clinical background, and the ability to work independently in diverse home settings.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 4+ years full-time experience as an RN or equivalent.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with hospice policies and procedures and with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements governing the practice of the assigned team.
• Actively promotes and directs assigned team regarding quality of care and safety of patients and staff.
• Engages in thorough problem resolution and complaint investigation.
• Provides in-services to staff to promote health and safety and educate on regulatory issues and agency policy.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Good communication

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

Job description

Optum, in partnership with Geisinger Hospice Lewistown, is seeking a Patient Care Manager to oversee hospice patient care activities and support executives in delivering safe, compliant services. You will lead a team to meet nursing standards, monitor regulatory adherence, and promote high-quality patient experiences.

The role requires an unrestricted RN license in the relevant state, strong clinical background, and the ability to work independently in diverse home settings.