Nurse Coordinator

Grade Level 46 | Full-Time Staff Position | Remote (Kentucky residents only)

About the Role

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability. This position is funded through a contract within Kentucky DBHDID Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DDID) and will work with the Supports Community Living (SCL) waiver program. For further information regarding the SCL waiver program, visit https://dbhdid.ky.gov/ddid/scl.

This is a remote position based from a home office, open to candidates residing anywhere within the state of Kentucky. Travel throughout the state is required.

This position is contingent upon successful allocation and receipt of funds from federal and/or state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and quality assurance for 1915© Home and Community Based waiver services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Review critical incident reports and Health Risk Assessments, applying professional nursing judgment to identify health and safety concerns, regulatory compliance issues, and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Collaborate with waiver providers, state agencies, and Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disability staff to provide technical assistance, promote best practices, and ensure timely completion of required clinical reviews and documentation.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent (see equivalencies).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, provide succinct written communication, and navigate multiple computer systems.
• Experience or knowledge regarding 1915© waiver programs (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial, and cognitive requirements of the position, job duties can be accommodated for essential functions to be completed in a variety of ways.

Schedule

Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some evenings and weekends required.

Pay

$53,061–$87,526 per year.