Registered Nurse Case Manager - CAP/DA and CAP/C

Job description (Community Alternative Program for Disabled Adults and Children) Service definition: Services to allow adults and children who qualify for nursing facility care to remain in their private residences. The program contributes to the quality of the participants and their families/caregivers, while providing care that is cost-effective in comparison to the Medicaid cost for nursing facility care.

Case Management Entity Responsibilities:

Submit and process service request, and referrals for individuals seeking to participate in the CAP/DA and CAP/C Wavier Assess an applicant and a beneficiary on annual basis to determine ongoing need for CAP/DA and CAP/C Services Provide help in obtaining documentation from medical staff to monitor ongoing needs Educate the caregiver of children, the elderly and disabled adult community about CAP/DA and CAP/C Waiver Provide case management Provide advertisement directing care through consumer-direction Ensure wavier and non-waiver services are accurately listed on the POC initially, annually and during a POC revision; Provide regular and routine beneficiary monitoring to assure health, safety and well-being, quality assurance reporting and beneficiary risk migration Maintain an Advisory Committee that would support the local program in developing and improving resources for a CAP/DA and CAP/C beneficiary Develop case management procedures according to NC Medicaid standards and local policy and share these procedures with the appropriate providers and organizations.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A

bachelor's degree in social work or licensure as a registered nurse (RN); and Two years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities; and Two years in a social work, acute/long term care, or home care agency setting.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Certification in Social Work. Current license to practice as an RN in the State of North Carolina. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements Good physical, mental and social assessment skills. Understanding of patient care in the home environment according to developmental stages for adult and geriatric population. Reading, Mathematics, Communication skills. Must be able to work autonomously.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

CAP/DA:

1 year (Preferred)

CAP/C:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lexington, NC (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 75% (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road