RN Care Manager (Dane) (Home-Based with Field Travel) at Lakeland Care Incorporated

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care management, Service coordination, Nursing, Assessment, Risk mitigation, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Documentation, HIPAA compliance, Gerontology, Disability support, Home care, Patient advocacy, Care planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Join our award winning culture as we serve members in your area! The RN Care Manager (RN CM), as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) with a Care Manager, serves Lakeland Care's (LCI) members, the frail elderly, adults with physical disabilities, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The RN Care Manager does not provide hands-on care; it provides care management and service coordination to LCI members. The RN care manager arranges for provision of services and supports based on a comprehensive assessment of the member's identified outcomes and needs. The IDT monitors the provision of services based on the member-centered plan per LCI policy and procedures, and Department of Health Services (DHS) contract requirements. Position requires traveling in the field/community visiting members. Responsibilities & Competencies: Coordinate and participate in home visits and care conferences involving the member, their supports, and providers. Coordinate acute and primary care services, care transitions, and related follow-up care. Conduct in-person comprehensive, strengths-based assessment of the member's outcomes, needs and risks; perform reassessment as condition changes. Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the members’ outcome-based member-centered plans, considering cost and effectiveness in authorizing services and choosing providers. Implement risk mitigation strategies to promote the member’s health, safety and independence while respecting the member’s rights to appeal and grieve. Maintain member records as required by DHS contract and LCI policy. Build and maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with Care Manager partner and various departments/stakeholders. Participate in team meetings and on-going trainings to stay abreast of policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations. Maintain the confidentiality of member information and protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations. Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Requirements Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Bachelor’s degree in nursing strongly preferred. Two (2) or more years of skilled nursing experience preferred, ideally in gerontology/disabilities and/or home care. Ability to access members’ homes which are not required to comply with the ADA regulations. Ability to lift up to 25lbs. Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of adequate insurance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lakeland Care is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization that focuses on creating a world we all want to live in. With long-standing roots as a managed care organization (MCO), we provide long-term care services to eligible elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Currently we serve members in 22 counties and have 11 offices throughout the Central to North East region of Wisconsin. Our Mission Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures. Our Vision To create a world we all want to live in. Our Core Values Kindness – We believe kindness is always possible and that no compassionate act is ever wasted. Inclusion – We believe that open hearts and open minds are the only path to a brighter future. Trust – We believe that honesty is still in style and that promises still have power. We are an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an organization that participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The RN Care Manager coordinates services and supports for members as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective care management. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing member-centered plans, and performing home visits to monitor health and safety.