RN Homecare-Case Manager

Overview

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Mass General Brigham, including its network partners, supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of Mass General Brigham, provides home-based services throughout the Pioneer Valley and is part of the VNA & Hospice network.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Hospice & Palliative Care Manager and within established policies, responsible for performing skilled nursing care to patients/families in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and accepted professional standards. The RN delivers care as delegated by the RN Case Manager (RN/CM) and/or Hospice & Palliative Care RN Coordinator (HPC-RNC). This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice.

Must be able to interact effectively with individuals at various levels of intellectual and physical ability (adolescent, adult, pediatric).

• Provide professional nursing care under the direction of a RN/CM, HPC-RNC or Hospice & Palliative Care Manager.
• Provide skilled nursing visits to patients and families, including informational or evaluation visits, admission visits, re-visits, or discharge visits.
• Participate in the development of the care plan with Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) members.
• Follow the plan of care and carry out interventions established by the RN/CM.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN/CM or CTM as directed.
• Communicate information in a timely manner, consistent with policy and urgency of the situation.
• Provide care within the scope of clinical practice and competency, including assessment, medication monitoring and administration, patient/family teaching, and emergency intervention.
• Perform skilled nursing services in homes, SNFs, hospitals, and other community settings.
• Provide on-call support for patients based on needs and policy; rotate weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Supervise Home/Hospice Care Aides in accordance with agency policy.
• Maintain competency with nursing skills and adhere to legal scope of practice and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and document interventions, responses, and evaluations.
• Promote safety and infection control; maintain environmental standards.
• Participate in mandatory safety education and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to state and federal laws and agency policies; meet visit productivity standards.
• Attend meetings, maintain confidentiality, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Keep informed of changes in hospice/home care regulations and reimbursement requirements.
• Maintain required certifications for the per diem RN position as applicable.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma/Certificate (required) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: RN license in Massachusetts; valid Class D Driver's License (MA) or equivalent; good driving record.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of one year in a home care/hospice setting or equivalent; hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Graduate of an approved nursing program; knowledge of home health/hospice regulatory and reimbursement requirements; strong verbal and written communication; organizational and time-management skills; reliable transportation.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, push/pull, reach, manipulate, and perform tasks as listed in the job posting; relevant vision, hearing, and speech capabilities; ability to travel as needed.

• Remote Type:
  Hybrid
• Work Location:
  
  30 Locust Street

• Pay Range: $37.01 - $53.91 per hour
• Grade: RN5
  
  VRN

VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.