Nursing Jobs in Dracut, MA
$93,600 - $104,000 / YEAR
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford/Haverhill Case Manager/Discharge Planner 20 Bed Transitional Care/Skilled Nursing Unit Full-Time, 40 hours/week Must be licensed in the State of Massachusetts Primary Responsibilities: To oversee and coordinate each patient's hospital stay beginning with admission through discharge. Work with all members of the interdisciplinary care team to identify goals, address barriers to discharge and ensure patient receives the optimum rehabilitation services in the most efficient manner. Provide the patient and family information about the rehabilitation process, levels of care, and patient rights/responsibilities. Work within the confines of CMS guidelines and/or Managed Care expectations, able to advocate for patients when possible. Ensure patient is provided with appropriate resources befitting next level of care setting (e.g., list of skilled nurse facilities, available home health agencies, etc.). Maintain appropriate patient and family contact regarding patient progress towards goals, care team discussions, as well as continual review of discharge planning efforts to ensure a safe and timely discharge plan is in place. Address disposition changes in timely manner, remaining proactive in anticipating patient's discharge needs. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse with 2-5 years acute care case management experience. Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate plan of care. Basic knowledge of CMS guidelines, Managed Care products, and criteria for inpatient rehab vs. long-term acute hospital admission. Benefits Offered: 401(k) Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Medical, Dental, Vision Life and Disability policies Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness $93,500 - $105,000 / YEAR
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Haverhill Infection Prevention/Employee Health Manager Full-Time, 40 hours/week Monday through Friday Pay: : $93,500-$105,000 Annually Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services and Nursing manages the infection control and employee health programs and promotes quality surveillance, reporting, prevention and control of infection. Conducts these activities under the direction of the Infection Control and Employee Health Committees. Ensures that the organization’s processes and supporting mechanisms for infection control are based on current evidenced based practice, acceptable practice guidelines and applicable law and regulations, and that they encompass both patient care services and employee health services. Promotes a safe environment for patients and others and complies with applicable regulations, OSHA recommendations and TJC standards. Requirements: Current RN Massachusetts Licensure. Minimum of two years clinical experience; geriatric/adolescent and rehabilitation preferred. Education and experience in Infection Control, epidemiology, and/or microbiology (or other related science) required. Minimum 2 years occupational/employee health experience. Knowledge of Worker’s Compensation and OSHA regulations Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant. Benefits offered: 401(k) Dental insurance Medical insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Vacation, Sick, Holiday Disability insurances Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness 
