Registered Nurse - Patient Care Manager - Hospice

Optum; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 82,004 - 123,006; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive program

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Baptist Trinity Hospice, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Patient Care Manager to support executive leadership in delivering safe, efficient patient care. The role requires occasional travel to patients in the community and oversight of an interdisciplinary hospice team.

Primary responsibilities include regulatory compliance, quality and safety leadership, staff education, and effective problem resolution. RN licensure and driving need are required; CPR is preferred.

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 obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 4+ years full-time RN experience.
• 1+ years of clinical experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hospice policies and all regulatory requirements for the assigned team.
• Direct and promote quality of care and patient safety for staff and patients.
• Engage in problem resolution and complaint investigation.
• Provide staff in-services on regulatory issues, agency policy, and safety.
• Function effectively in diverse home care settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

CPR certification

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Explore opportunities with Baptist Trinity 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.

Position based at main office and does require occasional travel to patients in the community.

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

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). 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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.