CARE MANAGER, RN at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Management, Discharge Planning, Patient Advocacy, Coordination, Med-Surg Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Organizational Skills, Compassionate Care, Communication, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Infection Control, Credentialing, Education, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title: Care Manager RN Job Code: 260 Hours: 0800-1700 FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week) Weekend Schedule: Holiday Schedule: No Call Schedule: No FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Care Management Department Code: 7700 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont JOB SUMMARY: In accordance with Care Management, Discharge Planning, and Social Service policies, the employee monitors and coordinates the plan of care; identifies and evaluates patients’ individual needs; and assists patients, families and health care professionals in addressing these needs and in developing a plan for post-hospital care. The employee also serves as an advocate for patients and families and as a resource and educator for medical staff and hospital personnel. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Quality Management Department has a hospital-wide scope of service in quality improvement, including patient satisfaction and complaint resolution, service excellence, risk management, infection control, and is the contact for participation in state and regional/national quality projects. The scope of service for peer review, credentialing and re-credentialing encompasses BMH Medical Staff practicing within BMH. Care Management/Utilization Management are hospital-wide in scope. The Care Managers/Social worker coordinate with external agencies to meet patient care needs as the patient transitions to an after-hospital care environment. The Quality Management Department also coordinates the Joint Commission compliance of the hospital. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing. Experience: Requires recent experience in Care Management, and in similar, or in other progressive jobs. One year experience in Med-Surg nursing, public health nursing, or discharge planning experience required. Psychiatric nursing is of additional value. Licensure/Certification: Vermont state RN license required. Remains current with continuing education/CEU requirements Mental Efforts: Requires ability to read and write. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Requires use of office equipment such as typewriter, computer, etc. Requires corrected vision/hearing to normal range. May require working irregular hours. Must have good organizational skills, ability to work independently, and ability to deal effectively and compassionately with patients, families and co-workers. Environment & Working Conditions: Requires managing multiple priorities. Requires working with interruptions. May involve dealing with difficult/unpleasant patient/family situations. OSHA CATEGORY OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA STATEMENT Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Care Manager RN monitors and coordinates the plan of care for patients, identifying their individual needs and assisting in post-hospital care planning. They serve as advocates for patients and families while also educating medical staff and hospital personnel.