RN Care Manager
Lakeland Care
Care Manager
Lakeland Care
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Wisconsin
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Junior
About the role
- Serve members (frail elderly, adults with physical disabilities, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities) as part of an interdisciplinary team with an RN Care Manager
- Provide care management and service coordination to Lakeland Care members
- Arrange for provision of services and supports based on a comprehensive assessment of the member's identified outcomes and needs
- Monitor provision of services based on the member-centered plan per LCI policy and Department of Health Services (DHS) contract requirements
- Coordinate and participate in home visits and care conferences involving the member, their supports, and providers
- Collaborate with RN Care Manager to coordinate acute and primary care services, care transitions, and related follow-up care
- Conduct in-person comprehensive, strengths-based assessments and perform reassessments as condition changes
- Develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate outcome-based member-centered plans, considering cost and effectiveness in authorizing services and choosing providers
- Implement risk mitigation strategies to promote member health, safety and independence while respecting rights to appeal and grieve
- Maintain member records as required by DHS contract and LCI policy
- Build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with RN 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 confidentiality of member information and PHI in accordance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations
Requirements
- Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin with a minimum of one (1) year experience working with at least one of the family care target populations
- A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in Human Services or related field with one (1) year experience working with at least one of the family care target populations
- A four-year bachelor’s degree or more advanced degree in any other area than Human Services with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with at least one of the family care target populations
- Working knowledge of computers, computer programs, typing, and data entry
- Ability to access members’ homes which are not required to comply with the ADA regulations
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of adequate insurance
- Position requires traveling in the field/community visiting members
- Maintain the confidentiality of member information and protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations
