What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Case Manager position at Gavin Eldercare Management, LLC?
Must have:
- RN - BSN (active licensure preferred)
- 2 years of recent geriatric nursing experience
Do you have flexibility with your schedule? Are you passionate about working with the elderly and their families? If so, read on to learn more!
Gavin Eldercare Management, LLC provides professional care management services to support patients and families in navigating the complexities of short- and long-term medical care. Our team delivers comprehensive assessments, develops individualized care plans, and coordinates services across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home-based settings. We also support patients transitioning to palliative and hospice care. Utilizing a holistic, client-centered model, we offer evidence-based guidance that facilitates informed decision-making, ensures continuity and quality of care, and promotes optimal outcomes for patients while reducing stress and time burdens on family caregivers.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Nurse Navigator Leader:
- Visits clients in the hospital, assisted living community, rehabilitation facility, and/or home
- Performs comprehensive assessments and develops individual care plans
- Maintains detailed records of each client visit
- Communicates on an ad hoc basis with medical specialists and family members
- Arranges for comprehensive in-home care
- Attends medical appointments as needed in the capacity of client advocate
- When necessary, transports client in RN Care Manager's personal vehicle
- Provides ongoing support and empathy to clients and their families
- Provides crisis intervention
- Reports on a daily basis to the Nurse Navigator Leader and when necessary, more frequently
- Remains up to date on best practices and information related to the healthcare concerns and conditions of our aging population
- Caseloads vary and may range between 1 - 3 clients/day dependent on clients’ current needs and your overall availability
- Hours: 8 - 15 hours/ week – negotiable / flexible
- Preferred Technical skills: MS Word or Google Docs
Experience:
- 2 years of recent geriatric nursing / VNA / Homecare experience
- General understanding of the major issues of aging (loss, grief, physical changes, depression, dementia)
NOTE: This is not a hands-on nursing/medical position. Your function is to provide guidance that is in sync with the client’s medical team.
Licensure:
Active State of Connecticut RN License (preferred)
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
Next Steps:
- Phone Screen with inhouse recruiter
- Phone Screen with Nurse Navigator Leader
- In-Person or Zoom Interview with Nurse Navigator Leader
*Applicants can also send their resume to reginadowd@gavineldercare.com
Join us to be part of a dedicated team that champions innovative patient care through expert case management! We value energetic professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on patients’ lives while advancing their own careers in a supportive environment.
Pay: $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $60