Job Description

Who We Are: We are one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise.

This position is responsible for conducting virtual or face-to-face assessments of members who may need skilled nurse assessment services. The incumbent completes all assessments using a skilled care acuity tool and provides a recommendation for services based on members health care needs. Members who are assessed reside in the community or are ready to be discharged from a facility.

The incumbent may also serve as mentor or preceptor for new staff, assisting in the formal training of assessors, complete quality assurance audits, inter-rater-reliability reviews, and may be involved in process improvement initiatives.

Job Title: Assessor Nurse (RN)

Locations: Hybrid/Field and Remote opportunities depending on location

• Iowa, Oklahoma & Idaho (100% remote) ***must reside in one of those states
• Colorado (hybrid, in the field) ***willing to travel around Western Colorado/Grand Junction, CO going into patients homes

Non-negotiables:

• BSN is preferable but open to ASN as well
• Bilingual/fluent in Spanish preferable
• Must have a Colorado license or Compact RN License
• Must have 3 years of nursing experience (not including clinicals) in the last 10 years
• Must have experience with IDD population

Hours: 9am-5pm MST **must be somewhat flexible if a patient needs them to meet at a different time

Pay:

75-85k for Colorado

70-80k for Iowa, Oklahoma, Idaho

Essential Functions:

• Performs face-to-face and/or virtual assessments of persons with disabilities. Collaborates with health care providers and ancillary service providers to create or validate the appropriate treatment plan.
• Documents assessment results for the individual member status or negotiates service plan as needed.
• Completes quality assurance competency reviews and other tasks/projects as assigned such as new assessor training.
• Provides ongoing education. May communicate with all health care providers to ensure appropriateness of care.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Experience working with Pediatric and Geriatric populations with various disabilities, and individuals with complex health needs preferred.
• Home health, case management or virtual assessment experience
• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in Colorado or a compact nursing license preferred.
• Bilingual or Spanish speaking highly preferable.

Contract Details:

This is a long term temporary position that will be expected to be at least 6 months but could extend based on the backlog and needs of the program.

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