RN Case Manager - Home Care, Full-time

Dartmouth Health•White River Junction, VT

1d•Remote

About The Position

The RN Case Manager - Home Care position is a full-time role requiring day shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with an on-call requirement. The role offers a $10,000 New Hire Retention Bonus (conditions apply). Working as an RN at Dartmouth Health Home Care provides a satisfying and challenging experience where you make a difference daily. You will get to know your patients well and become an integral part of their care team, enjoying broad independence while being part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team. This role allows you to be an important part of the community and offers a work/life balance with the flexibility you need. Dartmouth Health Home Care covers over 70 towns, delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with effectiveness, integrity, and compassion, aiming to help people in the communities. Joining this team means becoming part of a dedicated group delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich lives.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Vermont and New Hampshire or hold a compact license.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Must hold at least one active unencumbered RN license in either unencumbered VT or NH at the time of hire.
Employees must have active unencumbered RN licenses in both VT and NH within 30 days of their hire date.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Current car insurance, which meets minimum standards
BLS within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an RN in a home health care setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Screens, evaluates, re-evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed provider.
Coordinates and communicates treatment activities with health care team members and the patient.
Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Develops a care plan in collaboration with the patient's physician, the patient, and their family, or the primary caregivers upon admission.
Periodically reviews the patient care plan and recertifies the patient care plan as appropriate.
Coordinate the patient's care plan through interdisciplinary communication and case conferences, as appropriate.
Advise other disciplines of discharges in a timely manner.
Provide ongoing assessment of the patient's clinical, functional, and emotional status to identify problems and/or progress toward desired goals.
Communicate significant changes to the patient's physician and DHHC colleagues.
Document evaluations, treatment goals, and objectives.
Teach the patient and caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
Provide medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the provider and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and caregivers.
Provides clinical oversight of LPNs and LNAs in the home.