RN Case Manager

$5,000 sign on bonus for full time RN Case Managers payable following one year anniversary with Franklin VNA & Hospice

Delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patient and families. Practices in a manner consistent with the Franklin VNA & Hospice Practice model; the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevant specialty standards of practice.

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Hours. Work 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.
• Small family centered agency that encourages a work
  -life balance.
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer paid Life and Disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Free Training
• Employee referral bonuses

• Interview the client and or family to obtain a comprehensive history and to obtain data about client/patient's developmental status and behavior.
• Examine the client to obtain objective physical data.
• Review available clinical data from referral and lab results, etc. as part of database.
• Complete a physical and psychosocial assessment based on interview, examination and review of available clinical data to complete Oasis or Initial visit.
• Document data and assessment on appropriate form according to guidelines.
• Assess client’s need for Palliative Care and refers appropriately.
• Reassess client status at established time frames and as indicated by the client status. Reports status and changes in status as appropriate.
• Assess potential for development of crisis situations based on combination of subjective and objective cues.
• Develop an individualized approach to deliver nursing care to the individual client and family.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop an integrated plan of care.
• Initiate discharge planning as an integral part of the plan of care at the time of admission.
• Assess need for referrals to other disciplines and outside resources.
• Acknowledge, transcribe, coordinate and implement the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
• Promote client dignity during provision of care.
• Provide calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for clients and their families.
• Assess the client response to and understanding of care provided.
• Case manage clients in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Act as a resource to nursing students in provision of client care.
• Review and update the plan of care in collaboration with the client/patient/family and other Interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide education to staff and facilities regarding client care.
• Act as a primary case manager when requested.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent education.
• Current Certification/Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of progressive relevant professional experience, preferably in a homecare setting.

• Ability to deliver client care in a manner that is appropriate to patient’s age, physical ability and intellectual development. Must demonstrate proficiency in assessing treatment and responses and adapting care to meet the needs of the client population served.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Primary functions include activities in which incumbent must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to patients, physicians, families and other employees accurately, loudly or quickly
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
• Ability to plan and perform diversified duties requiring knowledge of nursing of the patient including age related changes, and the use of a wide range of procedures. Involves the exercise of judgment in the analysis of facts and conditions regarding individual’s problems, concerns or cultural factors to determine the plan of care and what actions should be taken, within the limits of standard practice.
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