RN- LTSS Screener

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTSS Screener
Mileage Reimbursement | Monday–Friday Schedule

Make a Difference in Your Community

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener . In this vital role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for Medicaid-funded long-term care services, helping vulnerable individuals access the support they need to remain safe and healthy.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work independently while collaborating with community partners and the Department of Social Services (DSS) to improve outcomes for individuals across the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District.

Service Area

Base Location: Fauquier County

This is a field-based position serving the following counties:

• Culpeper
• Fauquier
• Madison
• Orange
• Rappahannock

Travel throughout the district is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face LTSS screenings in participants' homes.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and the Universal Assessment Instrument (UAI).
• Determine medical necessity and eligibility for Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports.
• Collaborate with Department of Social Services staff during joint assessments and screenings.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
• Authorize appropriate waiver services based on assessment findings.
• Participate in appeals related to denied waiver services when required.
• Maintain current knowledge of home and community-based service programs.
• Meet productivity, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and strong customer service skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Virginia RN License
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation
• Ability to successfully complete LTSS Certification Training
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the district
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous LTSS Screening experience
• Home Health or Home Visiting experience
• 1–3 years of Case Management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience working with Medicaid-funded programs and community-based services

Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM