IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (RN) (Dane County, WI)

Job Description

Job Summary
Are you seeking a unique nursing position that gives you a great work/life balance and lets you support people to live the lives that they choose? Then you’ll want to keep reading about this rewarding work opportunity!

About the Role

This is a remote position, where you will partner with people in your community who are enrolled in the Wisconsin IRIS program – a Medicaid long-term care option for older adults and people with disabilities. People in the IRIS program who need personal care services have the choice to enroll in the IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (IRIS SDPC) option.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assessments and oversight to the My Cares Groups by administering the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool and addendums as required.
• Documents assessment as required by individual tool and Department of Health Services policies and by completing oversight visits and calls as required.
• Oversees a My Cares Groups of participants, develops individual plans of care, ensures physician orders for care are obtained and reviews and revises plan of care as needed.
• SUBMIT FOR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES.
• Complies with all Department of Health Services policies and SDPC Guidelines, procedures, and practices along with documentation and program regulations.
• Provides personal care training to participants or care providers as requested and provides educational materials as needed.
• Completes collateral contacts with IRIS Consultants and Long-Term Care Functional Screeners and physicians to ensure care needs are met.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Overtime work may be required.
• May be required to drive 50% of the time during a given day of member home visits.

Requirements

• At least 2 years nursing experience, and at least 1 year of experience serving the target groups of the IRIS program (adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or older adults), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
• Database operation/maintenance skills and data entry experience.
• Teaching and mentoring skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, and ability to manage tasks independently.
• Flexibility in the work environment, and willingness and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care through the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Personal Care program (MPAC).
• Home care/home health experience.

Benefits

Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.41 - $51.49 / HOURLY