In PersonFrequent travel is required throughout the assigned 35-county region.
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing school or program.
Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in geriatric nursing, community health, long-term care, or adult chronic diseases.
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, family members, service providers, agency staff, and care coordination staff.
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn agency systems.
Knowledge of health care and human services programs.
Knowledge of community organization and service system development.
Knowledge and understanding of the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program.
Valid state driver's license.
Current valid Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Required travel within the 35-county region and attendance at off-premises meetings, conferences, or trainings.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including safely operating a motor vehicle in varied conditions, walking on uneven terrain, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
Respond to admission referrals, annual assessments, and requested reassessments within established program timeframes.
Complete a minimum of 16 initial assessments and reassessments per month.
Determine program eligibility using the MDS-HC assessment tool and Intermediate Level of Care criteria.
Conduct supplemental assessments in accordance with program regulations and requirements.
Educate clients and their representatives about all aspects of the program and obtain required signatures and documentation.
Participate in case conferences to assess, discuss, and clarify client needs.
Collaborate with Care Coordinators to develop and revise Comprehensive Care Plans to maintain or improve clients' health and functional status.
Create, update, and adjust service orders as needed to support client needs and care plan objectives.
Provide clinical support and consultation to Care Coordinators regarding client care concerns and program requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of and comply with the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program Manual, Provider Service Manuals, and applicable regulations.
Serve as a liaison among clients, family members, providers, physicians, and other stakeholders to address concerns, resolve problems, and ensure service compliance.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services and document incidents in the Department of Community Health Incident Reporting System as required.
Attend hearings as requested and provide documentation, records, and testimony to support program decisions.
Participate in monthly staff meetings and required trainings or meetings.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and organizational privacy standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Description
DEPARTMENT: Health Programs
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to Health Programs Nursing Manager
STATUS: Exempt, Full-time- TBD schedule
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Programs Licensed Practicing Nurse is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine eligibility for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, developing clinical recommendations, and collaborating with Care Coordinators to support the health, safety, and independence of program participants. This position ensures compliance with program regulations, conducts ongoing evaluations of client needs, provides education to clients and families, and serves as a liaison among clients, providers, physicians, and community partners.
The Health Programs Licensed Practicing Nurse serves large geographic service areas, which may include portions of a single large county and/or multiple smaller counties. Frequent travel is required to conduct in-home assessments, reassessments, case consultations, and other program-related activities throughout the assigned service area. The position requires effective time management, strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while maintaining compliance with all applicable program, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
· Responds to admission referrals, annual assessments, and requested reassessments within established program timeframes.
· Completes a minimum of 16 initial assessments and reassessments per month.
· Determines program eligibility utilizing the MDS-HC assessment tool and Intermediate Level of Care criteria.
· Conducts supplemental assessments in accordance with program regulations and requirements.
· Educates clients and their representatives regarding all aspects of the program and obtains required signatures and documentation.
· Participates in case conferences, utilizing a comprehensive approach to assess, discuss, and clarify client needs.
· Collaborates with Care Coordinators in the development and ongoing revision of Comprehensive Care Plans to maintain or improve clients' health and functional status.
· Creates, updates, and adjusts service orders as necessary to support client needs and care plan objectives.
· Provides clinical support and consultation to Care Coordinators regarding client care concerns and program requirements.
· Maintains current knowledge of and compliance with the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program Manual, Provider Service Manuals, and applicable regulations.
· Serves as a liaison among clients, family members, providers, physicians, and other stakeholders to address concerns, resolve problems, and ensure service compliance.
· Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services (APS) and documents incidents in the Department of Community Health (DCH) Incident Reporting System as required.
· Attends hearings as requested and provides necessary documentation, records, and testimony to support program decisions.
· Participates in monthly staff meetings and other required trainings or meetings.
· Maintains strict confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA requirements and organizational privacy standards.
· Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing School or Program
Knowledge and Experience:
Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in one of the following areas:
o Geriatric nursing
o Community health
o Long term care
o Chronic diseases of adults
Skills:
Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, family members, service providers, other agency staff, and care coordination staff.
Proficient computer skills with ability to learn agency systems.
Well organized and detail oriented.
Demonstrates knowledge of health care and human services programs.
Knowledge of community organization and service system development.
Knowledge and understanding of the EDWP programs.
Licensure and Certification
Valid State Driver’s License
Current valid Georgia LPN License
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
Required travel within the 35-county region
Attendance at off-premises meetings, conferences or trainings.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to walk, sit, talk or hear.
Required to inspect and safely operate a motor vehicle in a wide range of weather and traffic conditions
May be required to walk on uneven terrain to get to client homes
Regularly required to use hands to write, use computer, operate a motor vehicle, use a handheld device and telephone, and manipulate documents
Regularly required to read documents and write neatly, legibly, and transcribe accurate information and numbers/values
Employee continually engages in activities that require talking and hearing
Frequent: standing, sitting, walking, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping and fine hand manipulation, pushing and pulling hand. Occasionally required to life or to reach above shoulder level
The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the environment is moderate as phone conversations with the hard of hearing occur daily.
Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles, various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered during off-site travel, and unpredictable indoor environmental conditions encountered in client homes or other off-site locations
Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Temperature ranges from normal indoor climate-controlled environment in buildings or vehicles, various outdoor conditions and temperature extremes encountered during off-site travel, and unpredictable indoor environmental conditions encountered during off-site travel, and unpredictable indoor environmental conditions encountered at off-site locations.
Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.
The Legacy Link, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.