Nurse Care Coordinator

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose - to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness.

Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts.

At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology.

Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day : Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation.

As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.

Full Time

Summary :

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Home Primary Care and Palliative Care, will work at the top of their license and complete tasks that may include comprehensive nursing assessments, clinical triage, patient education, , acute assessments, disease specific care planning, quality improvement and support of value-based payment programs including chronic care management, principal care management, and Medicare's GUIDE model.

This Nurse Care Coordinator works with HomeMD and Palliative Care multidisciplinary teams to support patients and their families through transitional care needs across care settings (i.

e. acute care discharges back to community setting, hospice, etc.), and through disease stage changes in support of the care and / or treatment preferences established through goals of care discussions.

Qualifications :

• Professional Registered Nurse currently licensed in Massachusetts.
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in nursing, health care administration or related field preferred. One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including clinical experience in hospice, home health, palliative care, geriatrics, or primary care experience with population health is preferred;

or, any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Experience with primary care case management with telehealth-based care models preferred
• Experience working in a chronic care management program preferred.
• Exposure to electronic medical records and point-of-care documentation.
• Knowledge of Primary Care and Palliative Care operations and philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and evaluation to clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated empathy towards and ability to interact appropriately with patients of diverse social backgrounds, economic status, diverse cultures and individual lifestyles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, via telephone and via video conference.
• Demonstrated comfort with and ability to use appropriate technology effectively. This may include accessing multiple electronic medical systems, patient care apps, video and / or telemonitoring equipment.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or organization requirements and in good working order.

INDRN

The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following : education, training, relevant experience and work location.

There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package - including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more - which adds to the company's generous total rewards package.

Pay Range

$41-$48 USD

Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours / week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical / dental / vision / life / disability insurance, and so much more!

Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We strongly encourage people of color, those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with different abilities to apply.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.