Registered Nurse - Case Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Registered Nurse to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of 12 social workers and case managers. This is an inpatient-facing role, supporting patients across the area. This position will primarily support inpatient units with the ability to float between Waupun Memorial Hospital, St. Agnes Hospital, and Ripon Medical Center, providing variety and broader exposure across facilities.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:40 PM
• Rotating every 10th-12th weekend
• No Holidays

Job Summary

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

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
• Demonstrates 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

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• Experience: Three years' acute care experience required; prior Case Management experience preferred

Required Licenses and 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

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

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: 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: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members