RN - Case Manager - Sleep Center

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The RN Case Manager in this role is responsible for providing expert nursing and coordination of care for pediatric patients within a specialty population and their families. This includes conducting patient assessments, writing plans of care and developing educational programs.  Also, includes program development to better meet the comprehensive needs of this population.

• Department:  Sleep Center
• Location:  Onsite at Milwaukee Hospital
• Schedule:  Monday-Friday (8 hour shifts)
• Nights not required
• No Weekend, No holidays

Experience:

• 2+ years clinical experience related to program specialty required
• Experience in case management and program development preferred

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required

Essential Functions:

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process.
• Program Development: develops, implements, manages, markets and evaluates a program plan.
• Nursing Process: synthesizes and evaluates the individualized patient/family responses along the continuum of care; makes changes in treatment within the scope of practice. Negotiates systems, plans and directs the implementation of change related to program plans and standards.
• Case Management: uses case management as a strategy to assist in managing a population; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the establishment of goals and implementation of the plan of care; identifies priorities and realistic outcomes for intervention; identifies and communicates potential solutions to variances; implements identified solutions.
• Organizational Responsibilities: takes a leadership role in designing and implementing activities which support the mission and strategic objectives of Children's Hospital of WI.
• Teaching: identifies educational needs of patients and families and develops formal teaching plan content and presents educational programs and conferences; communicates content for informal teaching; acts as resource for patients/families, staff and community; incorporates concepts of families and social interactive theory to assess and resolve barriers to learning.
• Consultation/Collaboration: provides expert advice, which incorporates the broader aspects of patients/families response to illness/injury; provides leadership in the assessment, development and implementation of policies and procedures which are directly and indirectly related to the area of specialization; participates in the quality improvement program as related to area of specialization; seeks opportunities for providing information/initiating consultation; advocates for children and families on public policy and in forums.
• Professional Development: incorporates the needs and goals of the hospital and division of nursing; anticipates the needs of the community and works to develop systems to meet these; participates in professional improvement activities including professional organization membership.
• Research: applies current research findings in own practice and introduces current research into clinical practice.
• Administrative Responsibilities: assists with developing and analyzing program standards and needs; assumes coordination responsibility for the program.
  

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin