Case Management Nurse

Our client in MA is looking for an RN Case Manager for a contract role. (possible contract to perm for right candidate) Job will be based in a specific area in MA. Will be responsible for coverage on the North Shore of Boston.

40 hours per week. Monday- Friday 8-4 : 30. Must have reliable vehicle and travel to patient homes on the North Shore. (4-6 appointments per day; mileage is reimbursed)

Territory Locations : Tewksbury, Wakefield, Reading, North Reading. LTC facilities in Danvers, Peabody and Saugus.

Summary :

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Case Manager works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager and the attending physician to coordinate all aspects of the patient’s care in accordance with current professional standards and practice to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.

Responsible for identifying patient / family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and client's policies and procedures

Qualification

• s : Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standin
• g.Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferre
• d.Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute settin
• g.Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied setting
• s.Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyle
• s.Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principle
• s.Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligati

onand ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary tea

r.

Team Conce p t : Works with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate ca

ivecollaboration with other hospice staff members, volunteers, attending physicians, and outside agenci

ed.

Patient C a re : Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of hospice patients in the home care, skilled nursing facility, and inpatient setti

ing.

Functional Abili

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