Job Description



Job Summary:

The Care Management Nurse assesses, plans, facilitates, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and comprehensive services across the continuum of care, providing for safe, clinically appropriate discharge or transfer of all patients admitted to the Hospital. 

Essential Qualifications:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current license as a registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing. RN, BSN license is strongly preferred. Notary Public and Case Management certification is preferred. Minimum 3 years of acute care hospital nursing experience preferred, prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility is desirable. Prior experience in utilization review or care management is preferred.  Must have the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and partnerships, as well as the ability to engender respect and trust, with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public, and to negotiate, influence, and navigate in a politically-complex environment. Excellent organizational communication skills. Flexibility, accountability, and ability to prioritize and re-prioritize work tasks. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Understanding health insurance, provider payment methodologies, quality improvement/performance improvement principles, regulatory requirements, care management guidelines, and experience with clinical pathways is preferred. Committed to serving as a champion for individualized, proactive care management and appropriate use of swing services. Experience in process improvement, project management, and change management desired. Knowledge of computer programs, applications, and Meditech Health Information System preferred. Familiarity with computer applications is required. Must have technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications.



About AVH:

The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH. With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience. A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state of the art Imaging technology: Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation by the American College of Radiology. AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital’s Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.



About North Country Healthcare (NCH):

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.


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