Nurse II (PCN 06-2436)
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at present recruited Nurse II (PCN 06-2436) right now, this career will be presented in Alaska. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Department of Health and Social Services,
Division of Senior and Disabilities Services is recruiting for a
Nurse II
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES FOR NURSE II
Provide the professio! nal nursing expertise necessary to make determinations regarding client eligibility for Children with Complex Medical Conditions (CCMC), Older Alaskans (OA), and Adults with Physical and Disabilities (APD) Medicaid waiver services, nursing home stays, and Personal Care Services (PCA).
Perform client assessments based upon reports from a doctor along with records and medical provider to fulfill Medicaid requirements by approving or denying services eligibility.
Approve or deny the type and level of nursing care identified as necessary in the client Plan of Care (POC) submitted by providers.
Conduct quality assurance activities.
Provide consultative assistance to Adult Protective Services and professional level staff consisting of both permanent positions and non-permanent position, which may include attending home visits to assess and document the client’s physical/emotional status.
Make recommendations related to the care needs rega! rding the client’s health and safety welfare. FUNCTIONAL DUT! Y STATEMENT FOR NURSE II
This position is responsible for performing a face-to-face professional nursing assessment of applicants requiring knowledge of nursing principles and procedures clients to determine whether or not applicants and participants meet the requirements for OA/APD/CCMC waivers and/or PCA services, that the nursing services on the plan of care are necessary, of the proper type and level for the client to receive adequate care to ensure client health and welfare and meet Medicaid eligibility requirements, and also approves Nursing Home authorizations and authorizes Medicaid payment for nursing home services.
Conduct home and/or institutional care facilities visits to observe and evaluate the client’s physical and emotional health condition, behavior. Clients/applicants are also evaluated for the Personal Care Attendant Program with a personal care services plan developed authorizing identified care/service. OA/APD/CCMC Medicaid Waivers e! nable an adult or child whose needs would otherwise result in placement in a nursing home or intermediate care facility to remain safely at home or in a community setting. Waiver services are provided to individuals whose level of functioning qualifies them for nursing home or intermediate care level of care. If authorized, services may include in-home services, specialized medical equipment, environmental modification, assisted living, habilitation, transportation, and respite among others.
Initiate and complete nursing assessments on clients and conduct nursing expedite assessments consistent with established criteria. May need to respond to medical emergencies and initiate EMS response as needed. Determine client eligibility for the OA/APD/CCMC Medicaid Waiver Program by using nursing expertise to review, approve or deny the full range of routine to complex client assessments. Assessments include a wide variety and type of health conditions such as stroke, quadr! iplegia, respiratory disease, cardiac disease, etc. Coordinate process ! and track screenings from various referral sources, evaluate assessments, determine eligibility for nursing facility level of care, and make referrals to appropriate programs utilizing the most appropriate funding source. Clients may have technology dependence and use advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, oxygen and oxygen related equipment and feeding tubes; or may use a variety of prosthetic and/or assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, to name a few. These factors are evaluated for consideration of the specific program eligibility requirements and of the client’s assessed needs. Collaborate with medical health care providers, clients, families, care givers, and legal representatives to obtain an accurate clinical picture of client needs and how those needs relate to the State regulations for requested services. Coordinate with other Divisions and units to maximize resources and minimize duplication of funding. May need to respond to medical em! ergencies and initiate EMS (Emergency Medical Systems) response when client health and safety is at imminent risk.
Conduct nursing expedited assessments consistent with established criteria in situations where the client’s condition has deteriorated and there is no one to provide care; clients with a terminal diagnosis and no support, etc. Onsite quality assurance evaluations and reviews during reassessments. Documents the observations and assessment to establish the nursing services and personal care services for the plan of care and service plan that is essential in order to confirm that the proper type and adequate level of care is chosen, and it meets the Medicaid eligibility requirements to ensure client’s health, welfare and safety.
Attends Fair Hearings and Pre-hearings regarding level of care issues; maintain communication with Fair Hearing Authority, state Attorney General´s office, and Allied Computer Services (ACS); maintain documentation f! or Fair Hearing Process and decisions. Provide professional research an! d analysis to develop information to support decisions to deny Medicaid waiver services or nursing home services to a recipient and participate in the recipient´s appeal process. Provide information to the provider agencies, recipients, and family members regarding Medicaid state and federal regulations, policies and guidelines.
If you feel you embody these strengths, then we want to hear from you.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
AND
One year of entry level professional nursing. This experience is equivalent to Nurse I with the State of Alaska.
Other combinations of training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability; however, there is no substitution for the required training.
Special Requirements: Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered! Nurse in the State of Alaska is required.
Some positions are located in institutions providing care for psychiatric or developmentally disabled individuals and require one year experience in these specialized fields.
Note: For positions in this job class a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
Special Note:
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska is required.
Additional Required Information:
At time of interview applicant must submit :
1. A copy of current RN license
2. Three (3) professional references.
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
COVER LETTER A cover letter is required. Please attach it as a separate document for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in th! e job description above. Please attach the cover letter to your applica! tion before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. The cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process .
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials hav! e been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used! for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this! recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at:
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EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communic! ation formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer
Contact Information:
Marti Tryck, Health Program Manager II
Phone: (907) 269-4135
Fax: (907) 269-8164
E-mail: Marti.Tryck@alaska.gov
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