Job Description

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9/11/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-05485

Nurse Consultant/Inspector

Pay Grade

16

Salary

$68,234.40 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Aging and Independent Living

Location

275 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA


The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Department for Aging and Independent Living provides services for the aged and physically disabled populations across the state. The Department is charged with assisting individuals in obtaining needed home and community-based care and services to prevent premature admission into a long-term care facility. The goal of the departments programs is to assist individuals with remaining in their own home for as long as possible. The Department is currently seeking a high energy, self-motivated individual with the desire to assist the Division in supporting the departments goals.


This position may be responsible for covering multiple counties within the service region including Franklin County and surrounding.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs research and analysis of health care information for the Program of All Inclusive Care (PACE).
• Develops and maintains monitoring and data reports.
• Conducts monitoring of provider organizations to ensure compliance with standards of eligibility and program requirements according to state and federal regulations. Follows up on any corrective actions needed. Some statewide travel is required.
• Assists with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) audits.
• Responds to emails and phone calls, addressing questions related to PACE.
• Provides information and technical assistance to provider organizations.
• Makes recommendations for program policy and regulatory updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to plan and establish priorities, differentiating between urgent, important, and unimportant tasks.
• Excellent organization skills including time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail being thorough and accurate in completing tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, being able to cope with a high volume of work and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional customer service.
• Effective problem solver.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Organization and time management skills.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in nursing will substitute for the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typically is spent in contact with providers and clients outside the organizational unit. May work in homes and neighborhoods in "at risk communities" for violence and drug abuse.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Phyllis Sosa at Phyllis.Sosa@ky.gov or 502-564-5305.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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