Registered Nurse 2 (Community)

Responsibilities

• Work within databases and systems including TABS to review and verify OPWDD eligibility determination for any person referred for PASRR Level II assessment.
• Guide referral sources to the Front Door process and OPWDD eligibility determination process (if eligibility is not determined) and advise of any necessary assessments (e.g., comprehensive psychological, psycho-social, physical evaluations).
• Collaborate with Front Door staff to ensure eligibility review continues while PASRR assessment occurs.
• Communicate with hospital and/or nursing facility regarding referral package requirements and specific nursing facility identified.
• Complete the Level II PASRR assessments, determine if specialized services are needed and should be provided by a qualified developmental disabilities professional.
• Determine, based upon review of the Level I screen and materials received from the referral entity, if the person requires nursing home level of care, or if their needs can be met in a community setting.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders about the status of admission and discharge of people in skilled nursing facilities.
• Provide in person or virtual assessments as assigned.
• Completion of other duties as assigned.
• Travel percentage is an estimated average; actual travel time will vary to support the needs of the Bureau.
• The catchment area for this PASRR Coordinator position consists of the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoh