Nurse Coordinator

Nurse Coordinator

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky's Center on Disability. HDI is seeking to fill a Nurse Coordinator position. This position is funded through a contract within Kentucky DBHDID Division Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DDID) and will work with the Supports Community Living (SCL) waiver program. The primary responsibilities of this Nurse Coordinator position include providing clinical oversight and quality assurance for 1915 Home and Community Based waiver services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, reviewing critical incident reports and Health Risk Assessments, applying professional nursing judgment to identify health and safety concerns, regulatory compliance issues, and opportunities for quality improvement, collaborating with waiver providers, state agencies, and Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disability staff to provide technical assistance, promote best practices, and ensure timely completion of required clinical reviews and documentation. This is a remote position based from a home office and is open to candidates residing anywhere within the state of Kentucky. Travel throughout the state of Kentucky is a requirement of this position. The ideal candidate is an RN who possesses strong communication and critical thinking skills, able to navigate multiple computer systems in completion of daily tasks, possesses ability to problem solve and has experience or knowledge regarding 1915 waiver programs. This position is contingent upon successful allocation and receipt of funds from federal and/or state agencies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Strong written and oral communication skills. Possesses the ability to prioritize job tasks in performance of work tasks, and the ability to provide succinct written communication.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Driver's license preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 08/24/2026

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