DHHS Program Specialist RN
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter. We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. We are looking for a skilled, detail oriented, professional Registered Nurse for the full-time position of DHHS Program Specialist RN . In this role you will be an integral part of our Developmental Disabilities Division by completing Disability determinations for State of NE Medicaid applicants. You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans
Requirements
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Nebraska and experience working as a professional Registered Nurse.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Medicaid program experience/knowledge
- Experience with determining eligibility
- Medical chart review experience
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze federal regulations, state laws and their administrative requirements to formulate appropriate policies, procedures and interpretations for the coverage and delivery of medical programs.
- Write reports, position papers, impact statements and related documents in order to formulate policy material to cover specific areas of medical service programs by conducting research and meeting with other agency staff, representatives of other agencies and medical service providers.
- Research medical information to determine if disability criteria is met.
- Implement policy and program regulations to ensure that staff and service providers are working with uniform guidelines by evaluating and coordinating program policies and regulations.
- Present information at appeal hearings explaining the position of the department of health and human services.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
- Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
