Lakeland Care
RN Care Manager - Appleton (Work From Home Flexible)
Lakeland Care, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
Overview
RN Care Manager - Appleton (Work From Home Flexible) at Lakeland Care. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT). The RN Care Manager provides care management and service coordination to Lakeland Care members, including the frail elderly and adults with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role does not provide hands-on care; it arranges services based on a comprehensive assessment and member-centered plans, and monitors service provision in accordance with Lakeland Care policy and Department of Health Services contract requirements. Travel in the field/community visiting members is required. Responsibilities
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 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 Lakeland Care policy. Build and maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with the Care Manager partner and various departments/stakeholders. Participate in team meetings and ongoing 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 oversight in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications
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. About Lakeland Care
Lakeland Care is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization focusing 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, Vision, and Core Values
Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures. To create a world we all want to live in. Core values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust. Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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RN Care Manager - Appleton (Work From Home Flexible) at Lakeland Care. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT). The RN Care Manager provides care management and service coordination to Lakeland Care members, including the frail elderly and adults with physical or intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role does not provide hands-on care; it arranges services based on a comprehensive assessment and member-centered plans, and monitors service provision in accordance with Lakeland Care policy and Department of Health Services contract requirements. Travel in the field/community visiting members is required. Responsibilities
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 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 Lakeland Care policy. Build and maintain an effective and collaborative working relationship with the Care Manager partner and various departments/stakeholders. Participate in team meetings and ongoing 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 oversight in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications
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. About Lakeland Care
Lakeland Care is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization focusing 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, Vision, and Core Values
Empowering individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring futures. To create a world we all want to live in. Core values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust. Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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