IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (RN)

Molina Healthcare•Long Beach, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse licensed in Wisconsin to serve as an IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) RN. This remote, home-based position partners with people enrolled in Wisconsin’s IRIS Medicaid long-term care program, including older adults and people with disabilities. The RN provides oversight and guidance, builds relationships with participants, and supports them in getting the most out of the IRIS SDPC option through assessment, oversight, training, and education. The role includes regularly scheduled visits with participants in their homes and communities. The RN administers the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool, develops person-centered plans of care, provides oversight to a group of IRIS participants, trains participants and care providers, and completes required documentation and follow-up. The position may require overtime and driving up to 50% of a given workday for member home visits. Home visits may involve navigating stairs and exposure to varied home environments and pets.

Requirements

At least 2 years of nursing experience and at least 1 year of experience serving the IRIS program’s target groups (adults with physical or intellectual disabilities or older adults), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
Associate degree in nursing.
Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
Database operation and maintenance skills and data-entry experience.
Teaching and mentoring skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to manage tasks independently.
Flexibility in the work environment and willingness and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or applicable software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing care through the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Personal Care program (MPAC).
Home care or home health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care assessments and oversight to My Cares Groups by administering the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool and required addendums.
Document assessments in accordance with tool requirements, Department of Health Services policies, and required oversight visits and calls.
Oversee a My Cares Group of participants and develop individual plans of care.
Ensure physician orders for care are obtained and review and revise plans of care as needed.
Submit prior authorization requests for personal care services.
Comply with Department of Health Services policies, SDPC guidelines, procedures, practices, documentation requirements, and program regulations.
Provide personal care training to participants or care providers and provide educational materials as needed.
Complete collateral contacts with IRIS Consultants, Long-Term Care Functional Screeners, and physicians to ensure care needs are met.
Complete other duties as assigned.