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Job Title: Nurse Evaluator

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9-5pm

SUMMARY

The Nurse Evaluator is responsible for evaluating new NHTD Waiver participants and current participants following a significant medical event that may have altered the individual’s cognitive or physical abilities. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding level of care changes for waiver participants. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Disseminating information about waiver services to community agencies, families and potential waiver participants by conducting informational meetings and community outreach events.

+ Oversight and implementation of waiver participant enrollment: RRDC staff meet with each potential waiver participant to discuss waiver services; explain participants’ rights and responsibilities; discuss participant choice and determine if the individual meets waiver eligibility criteria. Those individuals choosing to apply for waiver services receive a list of approved Service Coordination agencies that will assist the individual to select needed services and develop an Initial Service Plan (ISP). These intake meetings may be held via telephone, virtually, or face-to-face at the convenience of the applicant/participant.

+ Monitoring waiver services and expenditures: RRDC staff review all service plans to ensure cost effectiveness and track and ensure timely submission of Level of Care (LOC) assessments.

+ Reviewing participant service plans: RRDC staff review and approve all ISPs to establish program eligibility. Revised Service Plans (RSPs) are reviewed and approved on an annual basis.

+ Conducting training and technical assistance: RRDC staff provide technical assistance to providers, participants, advocates, community services and other RRDCs.

+ Receipt, oversight and investigation of participant complaint calls: The RRDC is responsible for investigation, review and resolution of complaints.

+ The FT NE position will be responsible for tracking all waiver LOCs, conducting UASs and PRI/Screens as assigned, and assisting the RRDC Director and Leads as needed completing Intake meetings, reviewing ISPs and RSPs, attending Team Meetings, and monitoring the region's LOC process and HCS case list.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. New York State license registered professional nurse and have two years satisfactory professional experience in working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors in a community setting.

+ Current licensure as an RN in the state of New York.

+ Clean, valid NYS driver's license (no major violations within the last 5 years)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ PRI Screen Certified preferred

+ Community nursing experience preferred

+ UAS trained preferred

EDUCATION:

AS: Nursing, BS: Nursing

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$70,000.00 - $89,045.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14611

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.