RN Case Manager
Northampton, Massachusetts
Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice

Job Opportunity: RN Case Manager

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

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Weekend rotation: 1 out of every 4 weekends

Job Description

• Provide skilled care and case management to patients and families under the direction of the Clinical Team Manager.
• Work within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Practice in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and accepted professional standards.
• Utilize nursing theory and processes to deliver care.
• Communicate and document observations and assessments.
• Promote and maintain health through direct care, teaching, counseling, and rehabilitative measures.

Required Credentials & Compliance

Licenses & Certifications

• RN License: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
• BLS Certification: Required before onboarding (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted).
• Driver’s License/State ID: Required before onboarding.
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state; required for submission.
• References: Two recent references required, at least one supervisor or above in the skillset.
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission.

Health & Immunizations

• Fit Test (N95): Required within 365 days of start and updated annually; no religious exemptions.
• MMR: Documentation of vaccination or immunity required before onboarding.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 – April 30); no exemptions.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start; updated if >6 month break.
• Health Statement: Physician statement within 365 days of start; updated if >6 month break.
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation: Required if fit test is required.
• Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred but optional.
• Tdap: Preferred but optional.
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray: Required if TB test positive (optional).

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start; updated if >6 month break.
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Within 30 days prior to start; updated if >6 month break.
• MVR Check: Required for all home care positions; within 45 days of start.
• National Sex Offender Check: Within 30 days of start; updated annually.
• Exclusion Checks: Within 30 days of start and annually; includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth & NH Medicaid lists.
• Education Verification: Verified through background check company before onboarding.
• SSN Trace: Must be run with criminal check covering last 7 years.

Additional Requirements

• MGB Badge Photo: Color photo taken within past 6 months; no selfies or filters; plain background.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions.
• Candidate Submission Coversheet: Required for submission.

This position requires adherence to strict credentialing, health, and compliance standards prior to and during employment.