Job Description - RN- Homecare, Evenings (3286561)
About Us
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 2,000 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 & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Accolades and Recognition
Our staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis. Some of these awards include:
- The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- Beacon Award for Excellence
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation
- The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3
- Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)
- Baby-Friendly USA designated
- Baby-Friendly Hospital
- Newsweek Magazine and Statista named us one of the country’s Best Maternity Hospitals
- Cooley Dickinson has earned six consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and the Top General Hospital award
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits
a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year
403(b) retirement plan with various investment options
opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Under the direction of the Technical Supervisor, Laboratory Director, and the administrative direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for supervising and directing the Hematology Section and the Point of Care Testing program. Also assist in problem research and resolution for customer service (physician, medical office and hospital staff primarily) problems in the functional areas of Hematology and point of care testing.
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
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
Primary Location
MA-Northampton-CDV VNA of Cooley Dickinson
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