RN Care Manager - Part Time at Lakeland Care Incorporated

Town of Ledgeview, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Management, Service Coordination, Assessment, Care Planning, Nursing Care, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Risk Mitigation, Member Advocacy, Health Monitoring, Compliance, Record Keeping, Communication, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Preventative Care, Community Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced, collaborative professional to join our team as a Part-Time RN Care Manager in a job-share arrangement. This role is perfect for someone who values flexibility while still making a meaningful impact on the members we serve. The RN Care Manager, as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), serves frail elders, adults with physical disabilities and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are members of Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI). The team’s goal is to promote the overall well-being of the members LCI serves by providing high quality, person-centered, outcome-based care. Under general direction of the Care Management Supervisor, this position provides care management and service coordination to LCI members. As a member of the IDT, the RN Care Manager (RNCM) arranges for provision of services and supports based on a comprehensive assessment of the member's identified outcomes and needs. The IDT staff monitors the provision of services based on the member-centered plan per LCI policy and procedures, and Department of Health Services (DHS) contract requirements. Essential Competencies: As part of an interdisciplinary team (which also includes a care manager and the member and/or legal representative), the RNCM conducts a comprehensive assessment of the member's outcomes, needs and risks; and reassesses as the member’s outcomes and/or condition changes. Coordinate acute and primary care services, care transitions and related follow-up care. Develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate members’ outcome-based member-centered plans, considering cost and effectiveness in authorizing services and choosing providers. Promote prevention and wellness by incorporating preventative, supportive, restorative, and rehabilitative care into the care planning process. In collaboration with the Care Manager (CM), implement risk mitigation strategies to promote the member’s health, safety and independence while respecting the member’s rights. Participate in on-going training to maintain current knowledge to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, LCI policy and procedure and accepted professional standards. Create and maintain member records as required by the Department of Health Services (DHS) contract and LCI policy. Participate in, via face-to-face, in-home visits and care conferences involving the member, their supports, and providers to assess, reassess, and address health and medically related needs. Participate in the 24-hour on-call rotation as necessary. Participate in team meetings and internal workgroups as required/requested. Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Maintain the confidentiality of member information and protected health information (PHI) as required by State and Federal regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. 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 through public and private care management to eligible elders and individuals with physical and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Additionally, we have branched out to provide organizational and professional development services to businesses within our communities. Our service offerings allow us to live our mission! Currently we serve members in 22 counties and have 10 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 conducts comprehensive assessments of members' needs and coordinates care services to promote their well-being. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and monitor member-centered care plans.