RN Care Manager - Part Time (Org Wide) (Home-Based with Field Travel)

Lakeland Care; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Care in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is looking for an RN Care Manager to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on care management and service coordination for members, including elderly and adults with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will coordinate home visits, perform assessments, and develop member-centered plans. Applicants should have a valid nursing license in Wisconsin and preference will be given to those with nursing experience in gerontology or home care.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin.
• Two (2) or more years of skilled nursing experience preferred, ideally in gerontology/disabilities and/or home care.
• Current driver's license and proof of adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in home visits and care conferences.
• Conduct in-person comprehensive assessments of members.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor member-centered plans to improve outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Fond du Lac County. Potential travel up to 2 hours in the service region.

The RN Care Manager (RN CM) is part of an interdisciplinary team delivering care management and service coordination for Lakeland Care’s members, who include frail elderly, adults with physical disabilities, and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The RN CM does not provide hands‑on nursing care but arranges and monitors services based on a comprehensive assessment of each member’s outcomes and needs.

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 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 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 25 lbs.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of adequate insurance.

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 participate in E‑Verify.