Health Care Management Nurse I/II

This position can be located anywhere statewide in Oklahoma.

Health Care Management Nurse

Annual Salary:

Level I: - Y15A -  $55,290.60/ Per Year + Full State Benefits Package

Level II: - Y15B - $59,437.40/ Per Year + Full State Benefits Package

DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until September 30, 2023. For more information contact daycare@okdhs.org or visit the program website at https://www.kith.care/.

Travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Two years of professional nursing experience

Level II:

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Three years of professional nursing experience

Job Responsibilities

This Registered Nurse position fulfills medical eligibility assessments for Title 19 nursing home admissions, State Plan Personal Care, and ADvantage Waiver applications. Completes a thorough evaluation of medical level of care eligibility for each applicant. 

Typical Functions:

• Telephone, Electronic, and/or In-Person Home visits with applicant to complete a comprehensive assessment that is used to identify needs and make recommendations for medical eligibility for long-term care programs. Requires dependable Internet services for working in remote settings.
• Extensive travel in assigned area. May be required to assist in other areas, as needed due to high application volume. 
• Assists with Adult Protective Services evaluations as requested.
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's):

• KSAs required include the knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze complex health concerns and issues, including the evaluation of adherence to established healthcare standards and the effectiveness of health management plans and/or programs and recommending changes or revisions.
• Employees have a high degree of independence in planning and completing work assignments and may function as the lead person on some special projects.
• Also requires professional nursing knowledge in reviewing, auditing, and analyzing nursing and healthcare services provided by direct care providers to insure that the appropriate healthcare resources are used at the appropriate level to meet the healthcare needs of clients.

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number - 23-KM045

83012543/JR10482

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