Health Care Management Nurse I/II

This position is located in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Health Care Management Nurse Annual Salary: Level I: - Y15A - $58,055.
13/ Per Year + Full State Benefits Package Level II: - Y15B - $62,409.
27/ Per Year + Full State Benefits Package Travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
Occasional short-notice home visits are required.
Candidate must be able to report within an acceptable amount of time.
Days worked will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm initially.
Minimum Qualifications: Level I: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Two years of professional nursing experience Level II: Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Three years of professional nursing experience Job Responsibilities This Registered Nurse position fulfills medical eligibility assessments for Title 19 nursing home admissions, State Plan Personal Care and ADvantage Waiver applications.
Completes a thorough evaluation of medical level of care eligibility for each applicant.
Telephone, Electronic and/or In-Person Home visits with applicant to complete a comprehensive assessment that is used to identify needs, make recommendations for medical eligibility for long term care programs.
Requires dependable Internet services for working in remote setting.
May be required to assist in other areas, as needed due to high application volume.
Assists with Adult Protective Services evaluations as requested.
Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of professional nursing experience.
Experience with long term care assessment and planning.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: Must have an R.
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license in good standing with Oklahoma Board Nursing (possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)).
NECESSARY CONNECTIVITY: Must be able to frequently lift up to 15 lbs for transporting computer.
Must have stable and reliable home internet (not a hot spot) for telework or will be required to work in office.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's): KSAs required include: the knowledge, skills and ability to analyze complex health concerns and issues, including the evaluation of adherence to established health care standards and the effectiveness of health management plans and/or programs and recommending changes or revisions.
Employees have a high degree of independence in planning and completing work assignments and may function as the lead person on some special projects.
Also requires professional nursing knowledge in reviewing, auditing and analyzing nursing and health care services provided by direct care providers to insure that the appropriate health care resources are used at the appropriate level to meet the health care needs of clients.
- If you have questions, please contact DHS.
Careers@okdhs.
org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 23-JD303 83002779/JR24351, 83012543/JR25275 xrJ9o0km6I