RN Case Manager in Bennington , Vermont at Southwestern Vermont Health Care

The Health Resource Manager is responsible for providing case management services for SVMC sub acute patients.

Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a Bachelor’s of Science of Nursing preferred; applicants holding a valid RN license and currently matriculated into a BSN program may be considered. Prior experience in utilization review, discharge planning and/or case management preferred. 3-5 years of recent clinical experience required. VT Nursing License required by date of employment. Case Management Certification required within 2 years of employment

The case manager is responsible for coordinating a patient-centered plan of care to meet individual needs by:

• Completing intake interviews to identify a holistic plan of care; facilitating multiple aspects of care coordination with the patient, family/caregiver, providers and other community resources prior to discharge
• Developing a patient transition plan, providing patient/caregiver education and proactively advocating for patient needs and goals across the interdisciplinary team to ensure an approach that is sensitive to each specific patient and family’s needs
• Assisting providers in determining patient’s level of care in accordance with InterQual criteria
• Actively seeking out collaboration with providers to improve overall quality and efficiency of care

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a Bachelors of Science of Nursing required. Five years of clinical nursing experience and BS required. BSN preferred. Prior experience in utilization review, discharge planning and/or case management preferred. VT Nursing License required by date of employment. Case Management Certification required within 2 years of employment.

About SVHC

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), an integrated non-profit health system, has a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital, 25 primary care and specialty care practices, two nursing homes, and a foundation at nine total locations in Bennington and nearby New York and Massachusetts. Through visionary partnerships with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Castleton University, and others, nearly 1,400 employees emulate the values of quality, empathy, safety, teamwork and stewardship to fulfill their mission of exceptional care and comfort for the 75,000 people they serve. Their collective commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation’s most stringent regulators and the industry’s leading professional organizations, including the American Hospital Association, the Lown Institute, the Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

About the Region

Southwestern Vermont and the nearby Berkshires are worth relocating for. The area features endless recreational opportunities, including golf, hiking, biking, and skiing. Local residents’ lives are enriched through abundant professional and amateur theater and music organizations and several nationally recognized art museums. Among the many noteworthy historical sites are our iconic battle monument and the Robert Frost Stone House Museum. A vibrant sustainable agriculture community provides the highest quality farm-fresh foods at the area’s family-friendly farmers markets. Every day residents enjoy excellent primary, secondary, and collegiate educational institutions, and inspiring landscapes of uncommon beauty. Finally, when life calls for celebration, there are excellent restaurants, craft brews, and truly special shops to visit. On the off chance that you are the type of person who gets lonesome for the excitement of a large city, you can be there in 3 hours or less. Our corner of Vermont’s special magic is the combination of wholesome rural beauty with heightened cultural sophistication.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southwestern Vermont Health Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.