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I worked as a CM @ UHC. Then moved up the ranks ( I got out) until I was in a massive layoff ( our jobs really were just a layer) Compared to many companies the pay is okay, you do get an extra week of PTO off for being clinical. They are generous with PTO. I had 28 days and could borrow or buy out a week of PTO. I always bought out. It all depends on your stats, your leadership, and if you are apart of the “club”. I was always apart of the “club” in CM because of my performance. I saw the stats, the dialed coming and moved up and out. in my next positions I ended up making 6 figures in other companies and realized UHC is organized and has a pretty good culture. I moved to a another position to get a good culture without being micromanaged. I took a significant pay cut to work with nice people and less pressure.

Work your 6 months..then apply for the other position. If you get an interview..then tell your manager. Most companies require you to tell your current manager before an interview ..in some companies you can put that off for a 2nd interview if you have a screening interview. Tell the new manager that you really want to work in her unit and after you fulfill your 6 month obligation you will reach out to her. Some bad managers will write up those who want to transfer or prevent them from leaving as many companies/hospitals have a policy that you cannot transfer. You need to look out for yourself. No one else will not in this economy where there are many waiting for your job and your manager can use that against you. I've been an RN for over 30 years....watch out for yourself.

I get mine through the unlimited ones through AACEU

I didn't realize split shif.ts was a bad word

Wellpoint has case management working split *****. You can also try united healthcare too.

What department are you interviewing for that you do field visits? Is it for medicare?

Tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full. Is your position telephonic that you can work from anywhere? I am a certified case manager and am considering a change currently.

Why wouldn't you assign this LPN a realistic number of visits and no more? Medicare fraud will land her in prison, maybe others who had knowledge and did not report her

Good luck. Just went through the same thing. Working 60plus hours a week and no end to it, affecting my health. Taking a break, not sure what to do next as I have been out of the hospital for years.

Do not share your diagnosis. You are protected in the workplace and do not have to share. If you are able to show you are more available for work then do so. Then you may have a chance for another position. Sharing you are bipolar can only backfire. Not sure why anyone said you could be pulld over for tasking meds for your bipolar, so untrue.

In the same situation, in my 50's, in a high level administration job and can't continue these hours for health reasons. Before I took this position I wasn't considered for the hospital or even in any other area, too long out, to high up in administration and would not be considered for a position I had years ago even if wanted too, had excelled in my previous position, and would take a pay cut. Not sure what to do. Very frustrating. Do I go back to get my BSN? I already have a BA but that is keeping from being able to apply for some positions. However that doesn't guarantee I will be considered anyway. If I was younger I would go back to school to be a NP, that's where the jobs are BUT I still have children to put through college and after 3 now it would be over 4 years since a doctorate would be required and most programs are moving to the doctorate level I would be closer to retirement, if we had the money to retire.

Most case management jobs require it. I really don't think you can study for it but there are some online study programs. I studied, passed, but not from studying just from my overall knowledge.

Be forewarned they have been doing a lot of layoffs. If you make your calls, do your job, engage members it really is not a hard job. Hopefully they will not outsource to the Phillipines like WellPoint. You should be able to work from home after you make your metrics. Starting PTO is 23 days also. You can also buy their stock at a lower rate.

It's just not the right time in your life you have identified that you need classroom learning, you are enjoying your life now and like your job. Plus finances are good for you now. Sounds like you should embrace what is good in your life and let this go. Stop and smell the flowers, sound like you are pushing yourself too much and realize it also.

I wouldn't include it since it was such a short period of time.