Social Worker- Home Care
 Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice | |
life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, Massachusetts, Northampton | |
| 168 Industrial Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 03, 2025 | |
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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. - Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. Current license as a LCSW required. - Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting required, home care experience preferred. - Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills required. - Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and of resources available in the community required. - Current driver's license, good driving record and access to or own reliable transportation required. 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: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-star rating - 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 Our Benefits 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 VNA Manager and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for providing services to address the social and/or emotional factors that impact the patient's ability to achieve the goals in the Plan of Care. Services are provided under the direction of a physician and in conjunction with other health care team members. VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |