RN Case Manager - Ridgefield, CT
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Full-Time RN Case Manager in Ridgefield, CT. The RN's overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care and case management to an assigned caseload, in the home setting or in facilities, in accordance with physician's orders. This includes admission of patients for service and determining and developing a plan of care. This position will cover the town of Ridgefield, CT and surrounding local area. Why RVNAhealth? RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is an eleven-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact, every day. RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Currently licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Connecticut or Compact License required.
- Has a minimum of one year of nursing experience.
- Ability to drive/travel throughout the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care and case management. Competently implements 24-hour responsibility for each patient including nursing and home health aide service.
- Identifies and documents patient and family needs through comprehensive assessment. Reports all findings to M.D., coordinates services, and follows through on Physician orders.
- Performs admission procedure as per RVNAhealth policies using legible, accurate documentation. Develops a plan of care consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.
- Performs evaluation of patients' progress, promptly acts on any changes made to patient's plan of treatment or condition, including appropriate discharge procedure when goals have been met.
- Updates and maintains the nursing care plan. Documents communication and interprets plan of care to the patient regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
- Paid time off
- Personal Wellness Days
- A supportive and employee-centric culture
- Comprehensive orientation
- Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
- Wellness program
- For those working "in the field," we offer state-of-the-art technology to stay connected, including cell phones, laptops, or tablets for recording real-time medical data; reimbursement for mileage; and RVNAhealth uniforms.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
