Health Care Management Nurse I / II

This position is located in Duncan, 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 visits are required, and the candidate must be able to report within an acceptable amount of time Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm initially   Minimum Qualifications : 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   This Registered Nurse position fulfills medical eligibility assessments for Title 19 nursing home admissions, State Plan Personal Care, and ADvantage Waiver applications.
• Completes a thorough evaluation of the medical level of care eligibility for each applicant.    Job Responsibilities Telephone, Electronic, and / or In-Person Home visits in the 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 to 15 lbs. for transporting the computer.
• May be required to assist in other areas, as needed, due to the high application volume.  Assists with Adult Protective Services evaluations as requested   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) KSAs required include the knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze complex health concerns and issues, including evaluating adherence to established healthcare standards and the effectiveness of health management plans and / or programs, and recommending changes or revisions.
• Employees have a high degree of independence in planning and completing work assignments and may function as the lead person on some special projects.
• It also requires professional nursing knowledge in reviewing, auditing, and analyzing nursing and healthcare services provided by direct care providers to ensure that the appropriate healthcare resources are used at the proper level to meet the healthcare needs of clients. __________________ If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
• This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

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