NORTHAMPTON VNA RN Case Manager At Mass General Brigham, we know it
takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our
mission - from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to
dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit
organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient
care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great
value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim
to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General
Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences
makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives
that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in
research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants
from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of
color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender
expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people
from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply. With energy and
purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General
Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and
has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical
professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in
Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the
Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part
of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and
Franklin counties. Job Summary The VNA RN Case Manager is responsible
for providing skilled care and case management to patients/families in
accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and accepted professional
standards of practice. The RN Case Manager provides services utilizing
nursing theory and processes, communicates/documents observations and
assessments, and promotes and maintains the health of individuals
through direct care, teaching, counseling, and appropriate
rehabilitative measures. This position reports to the VNA Clinical Team
Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental
policies and procedures. Qualifications Graduate of an approved,
accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts required Current CPR certification required Minimum of one
(1) year Medical/Surgical nursing experience required; home care/hospice
experience preferred Demonstrated excellent verbal and written
communication skills and strong interpersonal skills required
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills required Current
driver's license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation
required