IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (RN)

Molina Talent Acquisition • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Are you seeking a unique nursing position that gives you a great work/life balance and lets you support people to live the lives that they choose? Then you’ll want to keep reading about this rewarding work opportunity! We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse licensed in Wisconsin to become our next IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) RN. This is a remote position, where you will partner with people in your community who are enrolled in the Wisconsin IRIS program – a Medicaid long-term care option for older adults and people with disabilities. People in the IRIS program who need personal care services have the choice to enroll in the IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (IRIS SPDC) option. While this role is home-based, you will have regularly scheduled visits with people in their homes and communities. As an IRIS SDPC RN, you’ll provide oversight and guidance to the people enrolled in the IRIS SDPC option. You’ll also build relationships with the people you partner with and ensure that they’re getting the most out of the IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care option through assessment, oversight, training and education.

Requirements

• At least 2 years nursing experience, and at least 1 year of experience serving the target groups of the IRIS program (adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or older adults), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin
• Associate's 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/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
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assessments and oversight to the My Cares Groups by administering the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool and addendums as required
• Document assessment as required by individual tool and Department of Health Services policies and by completing oversight visits and calls as required
• Oversee a My Cares Groups of participants, develop individual plans of care, ensure physician orders for care are obtained and review and revise plan of care as needed
• Submit for Prior Authorization for personal care services
• Comply with all Department of Health Services policies and SDPC Guidelines, procedures, and practices along with documentation and program regulations
• Provide personal care training to participants or care providers as requested and provide educational materials as needed
• Complete collateral contacts with IRIS Consultants and Long-Term Care Functional Screeners and physicians to ensure care needs are met
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Overtime work may be required
• May be required to drive 50% of the time during a given day of member home visits
• Exposure to members homes which may include navigating stairs, exposure to different environments, and pets

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees