RN Homecare-Case Manager

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.

Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [MA License] - Registered Nurse [RN - MASS License] -

Experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home care/hospice setting or equivalent experience required Hospice experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of home health/hospice regulatory and reimbursement requirements required.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills required.
- Good driving record and reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.