LPN Assessment Nurse

Responsibilities

• Observes members in their home environment gathering medical, environmental, and psychosocial data for review by the multidisciplinary team.
• Accepts referrals and ensures potential members are screened in a timely manner as required by organization and governmental policies.
• Addresses member or caregiver concerns effectively and efficiently.
• Assists in carepath developments, recommending HCBS services and incorporating roles for informal caregivers.
• Records and documents member information completely and accurately in accordance with federal, state, and operational guidelines.
• Makes recommendations to multidisciplinary team that address primary care needs in conjunction with the Care Manager for Care Management Services and the multidisciplinary team.
• Aids in removing barriers to primary and specialized medical care to support optimal health and functional status.
• Collaborates with the Quality Department in resolving items needing additional information or clarification during assessment review.
• Promotes quality outcomes through effective collaboration with the Quality Assurance and Education Coordinator, Assessment Coordinator, and Administrator.
• Utilizes technology to promote workflow efficiency and facilitate data collection, management, and analysis.
• Takes call on a rotating basis as assigned.
• Provides on-site assistance for all state surveys.
• Reports corporate compliance concerns appropriately.
• Reports privacy and security concerns appropriately.
• Reports work time and business expenses in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Maintains prompt, accurate, and secure documentation as it relates to member needs, contacts, and plans.
• Maintains prompt, accurate, secure documentation as it relates to member needs, contacts, and plans.
• Assists with Assessment Nurse Case Manager duties for other Care Management Services’ locations as needed.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia LPN license with 2 years of experience in the health and human services field.
• Experience in social work, home and community based services, healthcare, or geriatrics preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation.