Travel RN-Care Manager - Days - 3x8s - $1110.77 | Week - Gardner, MA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager

Location: Gardner, MA

Shift: Days (8-hour shifts)

COVID-19: This position does not involve direct care for COVID-19 patients.

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is partnering with a leading hospital in Gardner, MA, to find an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for their Care Management team. This vital role focuses on coordinating and optimizing patient care throughout their healthcare journey, ensuring a smooth transition between different settings and promoting positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and set measurable goals for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure everyone is informed and involved in the care plan.
• Identify and address potential barriers to care, such as financial constraints, transportation issues, and lack of social support.
• Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment options, and available resources.
• Advocate for patients' rights and needs, ensuring they receive appropriate care and services.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate care plan effectiveness, and adjust as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the state of Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a hospital setting
• Case management or care coordination experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Hospital Highlights:

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement