• RN Case Manager

    SSM Health (Monroe, WI)


    It's more than a career, it's a calling

     

    WI-SSM Health Monroe Home Health & Hospice

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Highlights:

    Are you a compassionate RN looking to make a difference in hospice care? We're hiring a Case Manager to support patients and families in their journey.

    Territories include:

    - Illinois Stephenson , Winnebago and Jo Davies counties

     

    - WI Green, Lafayette, and part of Rock county

     

    Wisconsin and Ill nursing license preferred.

     

    Schedule is 36 hours/week, every 4th weekend. On call once/week.

     

    $10,000 sign on bonus paid out on FIRST paycheck with .70/mile also paid out on a separate paycheck every 2 weeks!

    Job Summary:

    Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients discharge planning needs to next level of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.

    + Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.

    + Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.

    + Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.

    + May also be responsible for: utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).

    + Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.

    + As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.

    + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION

    + Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

    EXPERIENCE

    + Three years' acute care experience

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

    + Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

    + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

    + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

    + Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

    + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

    + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

    + Rare climbing.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    State of Work Location: Illinois

    + Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

    State of Work Location: Missouri

    + Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

    + Or

    + Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

    State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    + Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

    + Or

    + Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

    State of Work Location: Wisconsin

    + Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

    + Or

    + Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type:

    Employee

    Department:

    1900000115 HOSPICE MONROE

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    36

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

     

    + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

     

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