Patient Care Manager Hospice

Optum; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Incentives and recognition programs

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group and affiliated with Optum, is seeking a Patient Care Manager Hospice to lead clinical operations, ensure regulatory compliance, promote patient and staff safety, and drive quality care across home settings. Requirements: current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Preferred: CPR certification within 90 days, 4+ years RN experience, 1+ year clinical experience, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license with access to dependable transportation.
• Maintains good communication 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, to address regulatory issues and agency policy, and to meet educational needs
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

CPR certification

Good communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

RN licensure (unrestricted)

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Patient Care Manager Hospice (2387930)

Patient Care Manager Hospice - 2387930

Explore opportunities with Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary 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 the health and safety of the patient, to familiarize staff with regulatory issues and agency policy and procedures, and to address any identified educational needs


• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice


• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification 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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $82,004 to $123,006 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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