RN Care Manager (Waushara) (Home Based with Field Travel)

Lakeland Care Incorporated•Oshkosh, WI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lakeland Care, Inc. (LCI) is seeking a dedicated RN Care Manager to join their award-winning culture and serve members in the Waushara County area. This is a float position with potential travel up to 2 hours within the service region. As part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT), the RN Care Manager will promote the overall well-being of frail elders, adults with physical disabilities, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities by providing high-quality, person-centered, outcome-based care. The role involves comprehensive assessments, care coordination, development and monitoring of member-centered plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

Requirements

Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of member's outcomes, needs, and risks, and reassess 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.
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 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.