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Ops Registered Nurse Specialist - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, Florida |
About this job
Requisition No: 32276
Agency: Elder Affairs
Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 65650330
Position Number: 65650330
Salary: $18.93-$23.41 PER HOUR
Posting Closing Date: 03/30/2018
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
BUREAU OF CARES
POSITION INFORMATION: OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
TITLE:
REGISTERED NURSES, L2
REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST
LOCATION:
JACKSONVILLE/ DUVAL COUNTY
CARES 4A
POSITION #:
65650330
SALARY/PAY GRADE:
$18.93-$23.41 PER HOUR
PAY GRADE #75
THIS IS AN OPS POSITION AND DOES NOT ACCRUE LEAVE TIME.
WORK SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY- THURSDAY; 8:00 -- 5:00 (OCCASSIONAL EXTRA HOURS AND WEEKENDS MAY BE REQUIRED)
CONTACT PERSON:
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
(850) 414-2108
PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY! APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM OR FAXED TO 888-403-2110.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Mission Statement: To help Florida's elders remain healthy, safe, and independent.
Vision Statement: All Floridians aging with dignity, purpose, and independence.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifies appropriate clients with diversion potential, coordinates and conducts comprehensive pre-admission screening assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services, evaluates the level of care and recommends the most appropriate placement, and counsel applicants and/or responsible parties about the available resources to assist them in making informed decisions.
Identifies appropriate clients for transitioning to community placement initiated from a nursing facility or hospital. The incumbent will use multiple sources of information and referral to identify individuals for the purpose of assessment and screening for the likelihood of community placement. Develops a transitioning plan for potential clients based on an assessment identifying the medical, social, functional, housing, and financial needs required for successful community placement and how the identified needs will be met. Develops and maintains lines of communication with local hospital staff, physicians' offices, and other community health professionals for the purpose of securing required client information, providing information on CARES procedures and enhancing services for clients.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of casework activities, ensures timely and accurate data collection, reporting and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations, as directed in the CARES Handbook. Monitors placement decisions, monitors data collection and analysis for both met and unmet psychosocial and service needs of clients.
Participates in monitoring of placement decisions on cases assigned on a regular schedule, communicates with community health care providers to ensure appropriate service utilization, and maintains updated data in the Client Information and Registration Tracking System (CIRTS) on cases assigned. Inputs assessment data into CIRTS.
Organizes and conducts Continued Residency Reviews of individuals receiving Medicaid services who are residing in nursing facilities. Reviews and approves appropriate level of care packets. Provides case consultation to CARES staff related to medical conditions/illnesses affecting the clients on an as needed basis. Conducts medical in-services for other CARES staff.
Completes routine travel within the assigned unit's planning and service area (Operation of private motor vehicle is required to perform travel. All applicable State licensing and insurance regulations must be strictly adhered to in the operation of the private vehicle while performing State business.)
Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida.
Improves/enhances professional knowledge, skills and abilities through continuing education courses, seminars, workshops, review of policies and procedures, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIAL NOTE:
Knowledge of level of care rules and regulations;
Knowledge of CARES policies and procedures;
Knowledge of the aging process and the effects of chronic illness;
Knowledge of interviewing techniques;
Knowledge of community resources as they relate to elders and disabled adults;
Knowlegde of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing client information especially as it relates to computer systems proficiency;
Ability to work with patients with a variety of physical and emotional problems;
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments:
Ability to evaluate service delivery:
Ability to communicate effectively and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Ability to travel extensively within the Planning and Service Area (PSA);
Ability to carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds); and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Operating environments.
Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse or must be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
Ability to travel as needed.
* Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.*
Applicants that meet the minimum requirements for this position will be directed to complete a behavioral assessment in order to be considered for this position. The behavioral assessment will be conducted through Infor Talent Science, after applying to the position. Failure to complete the behavioral assessment within three (3) days of the requisition closing date will result in the candidate being removed from consideration for the current requisition. When accessing the behavioral assessment, you MUST utilize the same email address used to create your People First account in order to ensure a proper name match.
Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.
If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. You may fax a completed State of Florida Application to 888-403-2110. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.
The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee's I9 Form to confirm work eligibility.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
Agency: Elder Affairs
Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 65650330
Position Number: 65650330
Salary: $18.93-$23.41 PER HOUR
Posting Closing Date: 03/30/2018
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
BUREAU OF CARES
POSITION INFORMATION: OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
TITLE:
REGISTERED NURSES, L2
REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST
LOCATION:
JACKSONVILLE/ DUVAL COUNTY
CARES 4A
POSITION #:
65650330
SALARY/PAY GRADE:
$18.93-$23.41 PER HOUR
PAY GRADE #75
THIS IS AN OPS POSITION AND DOES NOT ACCRUE LEAVE TIME.
WORK SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY- THURSDAY; 8:00 -- 5:00 (OCCASSIONAL EXTRA HOURS AND WEEKENDS MAY BE REQUIRED)
CONTACT PERSON:
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000
(850) 414-2108
PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY! APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM OR FAXED TO 888-403-2110.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Mission Statement: To help Florida's elders remain healthy, safe, and independent.
Vision Statement: All Floridians aging with dignity, purpose, and independence.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifies appropriate clients with diversion potential, coordinates and conducts comprehensive pre-admission screening assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services, evaluates the level of care and recommends the most appropriate placement, and counsel applicants and/or responsible parties about the available resources to assist them in making informed decisions.
Identifies appropriate clients for transitioning to community placement initiated from a nursing facility or hospital. The incumbent will use multiple sources of information and referral to identify individuals for the purpose of assessment and screening for the likelihood of community placement. Develops a transitioning plan for potential clients based on an assessment identifying the medical, social, functional, housing, and financial needs required for successful community placement and how the identified needs will be met. Develops and maintains lines of communication with local hospital staff, physicians' offices, and other community health professionals for the purpose of securing required client information, providing information on CARES procedures and enhancing services for clients.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of casework activities, ensures timely and accurate data collection, reporting and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations, as directed in the CARES Handbook. Monitors placement decisions, monitors data collection and analysis for both met and unmet psychosocial and service needs of clients.
Participates in monitoring of placement decisions on cases assigned on a regular schedule, communicates with community health care providers to ensure appropriate service utilization, and maintains updated data in the Client Information and Registration Tracking System (CIRTS) on cases assigned. Inputs assessment data into CIRTS.
Organizes and conducts Continued Residency Reviews of individuals receiving Medicaid services who are residing in nursing facilities. Reviews and approves appropriate level of care packets. Provides case consultation to CARES staff related to medical conditions/illnesses affecting the clients on an as needed basis. Conducts medical in-services for other CARES staff.
Completes routine travel within the assigned unit's planning and service area (Operation of private motor vehicle is required to perform travel. All applicable State licensing and insurance regulations must be strictly adhered to in the operation of the private vehicle while performing State business.)
Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida.
Improves/enhances professional knowledge, skills and abilities through continuing education courses, seminars, workshops, review of policies and procedures, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIAL NOTE:
Knowledge of level of care rules and regulations;
Knowledge of CARES policies and procedures;
Knowledge of the aging process and the effects of chronic illness;
Knowledge of interviewing techniques;
Knowledge of community resources as they relate to elders and disabled adults;
Knowlegde of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing client information especially as it relates to computer systems proficiency;
Ability to work with patients with a variety of physical and emotional problems;
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments:
Ability to evaluate service delivery:
Ability to communicate effectively and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Ability to travel extensively within the Planning and Service Area (PSA);
Ability to carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds); and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Operating environments.
Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse or must be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
Ability to travel as needed.
* Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.*
Applicants that meet the minimum requirements for this position will be directed to complete a behavioral assessment in order to be considered for this position. The behavioral assessment will be conducted through Infor Talent Science, after applying to the position. Failure to complete the behavioral assessment within three (3) days of the requisition closing date will result in the candidate being removed from consideration for the current requisition. When accessing the behavioral assessment, you MUST utilize the same email address used to create your People First account in order to ensure a proper name match.
Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.
If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. You may fax a completed State of Florida Application to 888-403-2110. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.
The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee's I9 Form to confirm work eligibility.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville