PCS Assessor, Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurse assessing Medicaid-beneficiaries for Personal Care Services eligibility. Responsibilities include scheduling assessments and submitting service authorization requests on behalf of PCS providers.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for completing needs-based assessments/eligibility determinations for Medicaid-beneficiaries
  • Conduct assessments to determine whether members meet the conditions and criteria for PCS eligibility
  • Schedule assessments and conduct interviews with family members and informal caregivers
  • Submit service authorization requests (SARs) on behalf of PCS providers
  • Ensure privacy and dignity of individuals receiving assessment is maintained at the highest standards
  • Participate in mediation and appeal processes as needed

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other healthcare field required
  • Two years of experience in home care setting
  • Experience with community-based individuals needing personal assistance with ADL and IADL tasks is highly preferred
  • Experience conducting PCS assessments highly preferred
  • Must have active licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Knowledge of North Carolina Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policy (Clinical Policy) 3L and PCS Program Provider Manual
  • Knowledge and understanding of public sector services and supports
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Ability to utilize computer equipment and web-based software to conduct work
  • Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken, written and electronic media.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities