Employment Opportunities

Contact Suzanne Gerrior at 508-894-5285 or e-mail for more information.

JOB POSTINGS - 6/18/08

** Referral & Marketing Specialist - Full Time
Develops and maintains a broad scope of referral resources to increase the number of referrals to the BVNA, while initiating service coordination with the Intake Department. Calls on physicians and case management staff to make them aware of BVNA services and processes. Meets with managed care case managers to case conference on mutual clients, addressing any issues or concerns in a timely, efficient manner. Keeps Director of IIA informed of volume and flow of referrals to ensure BVNA's ability to respond responsibility to service requests. Processes detailed information from referrals sources/clients/family. Assures that there is good communication and a flow of information between Intake and all clinical areas. Serves as a member of the Marketing Committee and participates in marketing initiatives, proposals and other projects. Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements include a current MA RN license; BSN preferred. Three to five years of directly related home care experience as a Liaison/Intake Screener. Marketing experience with demonstrated competence in expanding the number of referral sources and referrals. Current knowledge of reimbursement for home health care by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances and MCO's. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Computer literacy ( EMR, Word, Outlook). Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team. Current Driver's license and reliable automobile.

♦ Nursing Supervisor - Extended Hours/Weekend/Rotation (2)
Experienced Home Care nurse who has the ability to influence and direct staff to perform to their maximum potential through communication, education and performance management, who can clearly define assignments, and foster and maintain an environment of open communication and mutual respect. Requires MA RN License, BSN and previous experience. Scheduled for 2 weekends in a 6 week rotation (Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Includes holiday rotation. On-call triage beeper coverage from 4:30 p.m. the Friday before the assigned weekend through 8 a.m. the Monday following the assigned weekend. Holiday on call triage beeper coverage from 4:30 p.m. prior to the assigned holiday to 8 a.m. the day following the assigned holiday. Notifies On-Call Nurse if a Home visit is required.

• Community Health Nurse - Registered Nurse - Extended Hours * (2)
• Community Health Nurse - Registered Nurse or LPN - Per Diem ##

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the promotion of health maintenance of individuals, families and the community through assessment, teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing measures, working with Agency policies and under the ANA Code of Ethics. Performs similar or related duties as assigned/required. Graduate of NLN nursing program approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BSN preferred), current Massachusetts RN license plus one year's experience in community health nursing and/or one year's recent acute care medical/surgical nursing experience, or current LPN license with at least 2 years home care or acute medical/surgical experience. IV certification and bilingual skills a plus. Must have current Massachusetts's driver's license and a reliable automobile. Must possess gross motor skills in order to get in/out of vehicle, climb stairs, carry community health nursing bag, etc. Fine Motor skills to accomplish skilled nursing care and required documentation.

# Includes every third weekend rotation plus 1 major winter, 1 major summer, and 1 minor holiday
## Includes working one weekend in a 6-week rotation plus 1 major winter, 1 major summer and 1 minor holiday.
*Minimum commitment of 4 weekend shifts out of 12 in a six-week rotation plus 1 major winter, 1 major summer and 1 minor holiday.

Medical Social Worker - Full or Part Time
Provides efficient and effective delivery of social services to adult clients and families. Intervenes and consults with physician, client, family, nursing, and rehabilitation staff. Develops the Plan of Care based on social work problems/issues gathered from assessment. Functions as a resource to all teams/departments. Provides referrals to appropriate community services and funding sources. Master's Degree in Social Work and current Massachusetts LICSW. Requires at least one year of experience, preferably in community health. Must possess gross motor skills in order to get in/out of vehicle, climb stairs, carry charts, etc. and fine motor skills to accomplish required documentation.

Physical Therapist - Per Visit - Full or Part Time
Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy program in the patient's home to facilitate rehabilitation of clients. Appropriate Degree and current Massachusetts RPT license required; one year experience preferred. Must have current Massachusetts driver's license and a reliable automobile. Must possess gross motor skills in order to get in and out of vehicle, climb stairs, and fine motor skills to accomplish responsibilities of position and required documentation.

Please apply to Human Resources by 06/25/08

♦ Revised Posting
** New Posting

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association
500 Belmont Street, Suite 200
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: (508) 587-2121
Fax: (508) 584-8780