RN Case Manager

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 56,481 - 92,368; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Generous PTO

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Northwell Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our home healthcare team in Danbury, Connecticut. The role includes assessing and addressing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling and a range of benefits.

The ideal candidate will hold a current RN license in Connecticut and have at least three years of relevant experience. We provide extensive support, including tuition reimbursement and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of job-related experience considered in lieu of an Associate’s Degree.
• Minimum one year of experience in a qualified home health agency.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs including physical, emotional, and socio-economic.
• Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with patients and caregivers.
• Supervise services rendered by home health aides.

Skills

Research skills

Communication

Knowledge of systems integration

Education

Current RN license in Connecticut

RN diploma or Associate's Degree

Job description

Sign on Bonus

$30,000 Sign on Bonus!

Overview

Western Connecticut Home Care seeks individuals to join our exceptional home healthcare team. We value professionals who thrive working independently at the top of their professional licenses while collaborating with a coordinated home health team. Our staff are part of the continuum of care at Nuvance Health, working closely with patients’ physicians and families to provide care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Staff enjoy flexible schedules, continuing education opportunities, excellent medical, dental and recreational benefits, and a thorough orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, socio‑economic, and environmental needs of patients and families.
• Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Communicate with all physicians involved and other health‑care practitioners as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representatives, caregivers, and physicians.
• Coordinate services with the patient, family, and others involved in the care plan. Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Regularly evaluate patient progress, take prompt action when changes in condition are noted or reported, and terminate care when goals are attained or agency policy requires termination.
• Participate in the agency quality assurance and performance improvement program, and attend agency‑sponsored in‑service training.
• Identify patient and family needs for other home health services and refer appropriately.
• Supervise services rendered by homemaker/home health aide in accordance with state, federal, Joint Commission standards, and submit periodic evaluations to the Home Health Aide Supervisor.
• Fulfill all compliance responsibilities, including preparing clinical notes and attending in‑service training.

Qualifications

• RN diploma with over 3 years of job‑related experience considered in lieu of an Associate’s Degree.
• Current RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• Strong research skills, clear and concise interpersonal communication, and knowledge of systems integration.
• Minimum one year of experience; desired experience in a qualified home health agency.
• Knowledge of operating in a home health environment (manual skills, motor coordination, finger dexterity).

Employment Details

Work type: Full‑time
Standard hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Day 8, Monday‑Friday 8:30 AM‑5 PM with weekend rotation
Salary range: $41.00‑$67.05 per hour

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Self‑autonomy
• Generous PTO
• Healthcare, dental, 401(k) and other benefits
• Day shift

Working Conditions

• Manual: Little or no manual skills, motor coordination, or finger dexterity required.
• Occupational: Little or no occupational risk.
• Physical effort: Sedentary/light effort; may exert up to 10 lb force.
• Physical environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Credentials: RN, BLS.

Company

Western Connecticut Home Care – HQ Home Care‑Certified – Org Unit 1698 – Department: Registered Nurse – Exempt: Yes