Job Description

Position Title:               Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

FLSA STATUS:                     Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:                     Nursing Manager

SUPERVISES:                       LPNs, Home Health Aides

DEPARTMENT:                  Home Care

COMPANY:                          OVNA

Territory: Shrewsbury, Westboro, Boylston, Clinton, Sterling, Bolton, Marlboro  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans and provides individualized nursing care and comprehensive services to home care patients. The Registered Nurse Case Manager assists in clinics and other agency programs as assigned by the Nursing Manager. The Registered Nurse Case Manager is expected to meet established productivity standards (to include weekends/holidays as needed) as well as a rotation of on-call responsibilities. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assesses patient’s health problems and needs and develops plan of care.
• Provides direct skilled nursing care as per physician orders.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patient’s conditions, such as adverse reactions to medications or treatment and taking any necessary action.
• Document in medical record and prepares other reports as needed.
• Educates patient and families in self-care and health management.
• Collaborates with the physician and other home health care providers, within and outside agency to enhance patient care.
• Provides case management when appropriate.
• Attends case conference as requested.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Participates in agency quality management and safety activities.
• Must comply with organizational vaccine mandates and maintain required licensure and certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes home health aide supervisions and orientations as needed.
• Co-signs orders and provides oversight of care for LPNs.

           

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing - required
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts - required
• Current CPR - required
• One year nursing experience, preferably med-surg - preferred
• Possess valid State of Residence Driver’s license and reliable transportation - required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works primarily indoors in varying climate-controlled settings.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset family members, personnel and visitors.
• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Required to travel to multiple work sites and up to 200 miles per day (Productivity is adjusted to accommodate travel – every 100 miles traveled in 1 day = 1 productivity point).

 

THE OVERLOOK WAY:

All Team Members of The Overlook must embrace and commit to conducting themselves at all times in support of our 28 Guiding Principles, Culture of Excellence, and core values, which form the foundation of our unique culture. The Overlook strives to exceed expectations, inspire and "Do what's best for those we serve."

• Integrity: saying what you mean, meaning what you say (in action and words), even if it hurts you personally or professionally
• Respect for Individual Choice: empowering and supporting others in their Self-determination for health and well-being, as they define it
• Compassion: understanding and empathy for others
• Creativity/Innovation: thinking wildly, planning accordingly
• Grace: putting people at ease, without compromising performance or outcomes

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Overlook will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective Team Members and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The Overlook is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, The Overlook will better serve our communities. The Overlook is an employment-at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, The Overlook prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
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COMMUNITY OVERVIEW:

The Overlook is a non-profit organization operating since 1911 and offering a full continuum of care and services for older adults in MA. The organization embraces its rich history and heritage, owning and managing 218 Independent Living Apartment Homes and Cottages, 28 Enhanced Care Private Suites, a 14- Suite Assisted Living Memory Care neighborhood, 27-unit Short-term Post-Acute Rehabilitation, 112-bed Long Term Care Skilled Nursing, as well as Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty and Care Management divisions.

The Overlook and its 3 subsidiaries are based in Charlton, MA, with satellite home health and hospice offices across the state. The organization employs approximately 600 talented and compassionate Team Members and serves 1,500+ Residents/Patients.

The Overlook has a Vision to design a mixed-use Community beyond its singular function as a Retirement Community, a pedestrian-friendly, walkable "Village Center" environment, with select retailers, restaurants featuring fresh, locally sourced food, a brewery, a large banquet, and events center, enriching programs, health and wellness-focused on mind, body and spirit, and more. The Overlook’s bucolic setting on 450 acres of beautiful New England countryside, 16 miles of nature trails, a dog park, and a wealth of amenities offer limitless possibilities in helping us reposition our Campus.

THE OVERLOOK WAY:

All Team Members of The Overlook must embrace and commit to conducting themselves at all times in support of our 28 Guiding Principles, Culture of Excellence, and core values, which form the foundation of our unique culture. The Overlook strives to exceed expectations, inspire and "Do what's best for those we serve."

Integrity: saying what you mean, meaning what you say (in action and words), even if it hurts you personally or professionally

Respect for Individual Choice: empowering and supporting others in their Self-determination for health and well-being, as they define it

Compassion: understanding and empathy for others

Creativity/Innovation: thinking wildly, planning accordingly

Grace: putting people at ease, without compromising performance or outcomes

JUST SOME OF OUR BENEFITS AND PERKS:

1. Solid Track Record of Promoting
2. Team Members from within
3. Plenty of Free Parking
4. Free Daily Lunch on
5. Campus
6. Vacation, Sick, Holiday Time + Floating Holidays
7. Travel Reimbursement
8. Professional Development
9. Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts
10. Employee Assistance Programs
11. Tuition Reimbursement
12. Short + Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
13. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
14. Access to Fitness Center, Pool, and Onsite Massages

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Overlook will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective Team Members and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The Overlook is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, The Overlook will better serve our communities. The Overlook is an employment-at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, The Overlook prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

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