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Job Description

Job Summary

Provides self-directed personal care nursing services to IRIS participants including, but not limited to, those services specific to participation in the 1915j Self-Directed Medicaid Personal Care Program. Responsible for administering the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool; creating personal care, person-centered plans of care called My Cares; managing a caseload of participants called a My Cares Group (MCG), providing education and training for program participants and care providers and documenting activities and services in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

+ Provides personal care assessments and oversight to the My Cares Groups by administering the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool and addendums as required

+ Documents assessment as required by individual tool and Department of Health Services policies and by completing oversight visits and calls as required

+ Oversees a My Cares Groups of participants, develops individual plans of care, ensures physician orders for care are obtained and reviews and revises plan of care as needed

+ Submits for Prior Authorization for personal care services

+ Complies with all Department of Health Services policies and SDPC Guidelines, procedures, and practices along with documentation and program regulations

+ Provides personal care training to participants or care providers as requested and provides educational materials as needed

+ Completes collateral contacts with IRIS Consultants and Long-Term Care Functional Screeners and physicians to ensure care needs are met.

+ Completes 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

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Associates Degree in Nursing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

+ Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing with at least one year of home health serving individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, or the elderly.

+ Demonstrated computer and software skills required, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database operation/maintenance skills and data entry experience.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills required and the ability to adapt communication styles to fit situation.

+ Strong teaching and mentoring skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Good organizational and time management skills with ability to manage tasks independently.

+ Flexibility in the work environment and willingness and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, ASSOCIATION:

Current unrestricted license in the state of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse.

Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience providing care through the Wisconsin Medicaid Personal Care Program or one year of home care experience

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

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Pay Range: $26.41 - $51.49 / HOURLY

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.