RN Case Manager
Northampton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Case Manager (Days)

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 8- or 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Responsible for providing direction and leadership for patient progression and care coordination
• Collaborate with internal and external disciplines to direct and coordinate patient care from admission to transfer or discharge
• Focus on cost-effective utilization of hospital resources, minimizing patient out-of-pocket expenses, appropriate resource utilization, and patient advocacy
• Operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing (BSN preferred)
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
• Case Management certification preferred or active pursuit of certification
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of related clinical, continuing care, or case management experience required (use higher value: 2 years)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Credentials and Compliance

• MGB Resume including past 7 years of work experience (with city & state)
• 2 recent references, at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset
• MGB Skills Checklist
• MGB Candidate Submission Coversheet
• MGB Badge Photo (color photo, recent within 6 months, plain background)
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30) with no exemptions
  • TB test within 3 months of start date or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date
• Criminal background checks including:

  • MGB Criminal Background Check (within 45 days prior to start)
  • Massachusetts CORI background check (within 30 days prior to start)
  • National Sex Offender Check (within 30 days prior to start)
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth & NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually
• Education verification through background check company
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation if fit testing is required
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form upon acceptance and for extensions

Additional Information

• Contract length is 13 weeks
• Position requires strong coordination and communication skills
• Emphasis on patient advocacy and resource management within hospital setting

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with case management skills seeking a long-term assignment in Massachusetts.