REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 65000210

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 65000210

This is a highly responsible position that provides comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services, evaluates the Level of Care, and recommends the most appropriate placement.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates and conducts comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services.
• Evaluates the Level of Care and recommends the most appropriate placement; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary staffing team for Level of Care determination.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of activities.
• Ensures timely and accurate data collection, reporting, and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Inputs assessment data into Client Information & Registration Tracking System (CIRTS).
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in making Title XIX Level of Care decisions (inclusive of physicians and other specialized professionals).
• Provides regular medical in-service training to professional staff in the office on topics appropriate to the aged and disabled population.
• Participates in pilot/special projects, which involves collaborative efforts to improve assessment and delivery of services.
• Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida.
• Reports to Special Needs Shelters to assist with discharge planning during a hurricane-related or other type of emergency situation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Level of Care rules and regulations, CARES policies and procedures, the aging process and the effects of chronic illness, interviewing techniques, community resources, as they relate to elders and adults with disabilities.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze client information, work with clients with a variety of physical and emotional problems, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, detail oriented, able to enter data accurately into a computerized system, navigate multiple computer screens and applications.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Windows Operating environments and Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional and courteous demeanor to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and instructions, read, understand, and apply complicated and detailed regulations, policies, procedures, and programs governing the agency.
• Ability to communicate with others to obtain and verify information concerning eligibility, analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources.
• Ability to type and prepare reports and memorandums accurately and timely, plan and organize to ensure work is completed in accordance with regulations relating to eligibility and timeliness.
• Ability to work in a large, open office environment, ability to lift and carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds), maintains confidentiality as required.

Requirements:

• This position requires you to have and maintain a clear and active license as a Registered Nurse or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code as defined by the Florida Board of Nursing.
• Travel is required. Operates own private motor vehicle for routine travel within the assigned office's planning and service area. All applicable State and local driving laws and insurance regulations must be strictly adhered to in the operation of the private vehicle while performing State business. Must possess a valid driver license.