Job Description
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN Case Management for a local contract nursing job in Canton, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Case Management
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/28/2025
- Duration: 25 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Title : Case Manager
Location : Canton MA 02021
Shift : 8am to 4:30pm
NOTE : LCSW or LICSW will also work along with COVID CARD and BLS. JOB DETAILS :
Our client, located in Canton, Massachusetts, is a state-operated pediatric chronic care hospital under the Department of Public Health. It provides comprehensive medical, rehabilitative, educational, and recreational services to children and young adults (ages 7–22 ) with multiple disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence. Services include 24/7 nursing care, various therapies, special education, adaptive equipment support, and a range of therapeutic and recreational programs.
The Case Manager coordinates, monitors, develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans for developmentally disabled patients. The Case Manager reviews treatment outcomes and provides communication with state and local agencies to ensure program implementation. Makes decisions through problem solving, instruction of other employees, negotiation and reconciliation of differences with members of the treatment team. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Leads interdisciplinary treatment team in discharge planning process with knowledge and experience with discharges from hospital environments related to youth transitions to adulthood.
- Interview patients and families at a time of pre-admission evaluation to assess appropriateness for admission. Document findings and make recommendations to Admission Committee.
- Meets with families of each new patient, obtain a complete psycho-social history which is placed in the patient's medical record.
- Reviews and analyzes data on a continuous basis through the care planning process to determine progress by measuring outcomes to make recommendations for changes in procedures affecting guidelines, interventions and approaches that accomplish program/treatment objectives.
- Evaluates and analyzes information about patient in order to suggest approaches for resolving legal, family, social, economic, behavioral and/or physical problems. Assists with solving problems, to determine patient's progress and to inform patients about their eligibility status etc.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills regarding age specific physiological changes, developmental needs, equipment needs and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements related to age specific needs.
- Assist patients and families in discharge planning for patient in order to assume a smooth transition in the community upon discharge.
- Explore housing, education and medical options in the community with the patient and family in order to provide best possible plan for patient upon discharge.
- Participate in patient/family/education in the areas of treatment planning, process and progress, adult service providers and insurance information.
- Facilitate regular unit meetings designed to educate patients in financial, community, organization and social skills to achieve highest level of independence in each case.
- Identifies opportunities in improving service delivery and participates in developing new processes/solutions.
- Participates in data collection.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and sound judgement in clinical and administrative decision making.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE (List knowledges, skills, abilities.):
- Ability to interact between MA Agencies with varying perspectives, such as DDS, DCF, DPH, DESE and local school districts.
- Ability to gather information through questioning and observing individuals and by examining records and documents.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as case history and record information.
- Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of case history and record information.
- Ability to accurately record information provided orally.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
- Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
- Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.
- Ability to work in group situations.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to motivate clients.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply psychosocial data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Knowledge of the principles of social casework practice.
- Knowledge of types and symptoms of mental, emotional and developmental disorders.
- Knowledge of principles of social work including terminology.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must have at least three years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a licensed social worker or active certification as a child protective worker as permitted by state law.
Substitutions:
- Ideal Certifications: LICSW, LCSW
- Acceptable Certifications: LSW, LSA, RN Case Manager
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's or higher degree
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Talent Burst Job ID #25-28240. Posted job title: Case Manager
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Local area, Shift work,