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RN - Patient Care Manager - Hospice

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Union City, Tennessee

Posted Aug 25 · Not open to new grads

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What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospice
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$44/hr
nursing in Tennessee$33/hr

The median for nursing in Tennessee is $33/hr, across 154 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Explore opportunities with Baptist Memorial 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 will be shared and support the Union City and Huntingdon, TN offices.

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.

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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 $73,372 to $110,058 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. #lhcjobs

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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 o· from this posting

Requirements

  • Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
  • 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

Place

City
Union City, Tennessee
State price level
8% below the national average

Tennessee index 91.9, where 100 is the national average.

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Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

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