Health Care Management Nurse I/II

Oklahoma Human Services•Tahlequah, OK

31d•$58,055 - $62,409

About The Position

This position is located in Tahlequah, 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 visit are required, and the candidate must be able to report within an acceptable amount of time. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm initially This Registered Nurse position fulfills medical eligibility assessments for Title 19 nursing home admissions, State Plan Personal Care, and Advantage Waiver application. Completes a thorough evaluation of the medical level of care eligibility for each applicant.

Requirements

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
Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Responsibilities

Telephone, Electronic and/or In-Person Home visits in assigned area with the applicant to complete a comprehensive assessment that is used to identify needs and make recommendations for medical eligibility for long term care programs.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 15 lbs. for transporting the computer.
Maybe required to assist in other area, as needed due to the high application volume.
Assists with Adult Protective Services evaluations as requested.