Patient Care Manager (RN) - Deaconess Hospice

Optum; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Deaconess Hospice in Natchez, MS is seeking a Patient Care Manager - Hospice to support Executive leadership in delivering safe, compliant patient care.

The role partners with administration to oversee nursing practice, quality of care, and regulatory adherence, while mentoring staff and coordinating services.

Qualified applicants hold RN licensure, CPR, and at least 1 year of clinical experience; 4+ years preferred. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
• Ability to function with diverse client populations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements governing the practice of the assigned team.
• Promote and direct the assigned team regarding quality of care and safety of patients and staff.
• Investigate complaints and conduct problem resolution.
• Provide in-services to staff on health, safety, regulatory issues, and agency policies.

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical experience

CPR certification

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure

Job description

We are offing a $7,500 sign-on bonus to full-time hires.

Explore opportunities with Deaconess 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.

As the Patient Care Manager -Hospice assists Executive Administrator/Executive Director/Director of Clinical Operations with all patient care activities to ensure the delivery of safe and efficient patient care which adheres to relevant standards of accepted nursing, regulatory, medical practice, and payer source criteria.

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

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
• 1+ years of clinical experience
• Current CPR certification requirements
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years full-time experience as an RN or equivalent
• 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 $77,688.00 to $116,532.00 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.