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ACI Federal LTSS Registered Nurse (RN) in Portsmouth, Virginia
LTSS Registered Nurse (RN)
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About the Organization ACI Federal specializes in top-notch healthcare transformation solutions for the public and private sectors, including hospitals, LTC facilities, and healthcare groups. Our experienced team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and clinicians excels in medical staff augmentation for almost any healthcare setting. Engage the Tried and True ACI Federal Staff Augmentation team for unparalleled solutions in healthcare transformation.
Description
Position Overview
The primary focus of this position involves performing the mandated service of long-term support services (*LTSS) to conduct pre-admission screening and medical need determination for Medicaid-funded nursing home placement and community-based services (PAS/NHS). This position serves as a collaborative partner working with the Department of Social Services (DSS) to conduct joint home visits to assess/screen individuals for Medicaid-funded nursing home placement and other referral services; pediatric LTSS screenings are completed independent of DSS. This requires completing a nursing assessment and completion of the Universal Assessment Instruments (UAI). The UAI is a tool used to determine medical eligibility of vulnerable members of our population for Medicaid funded Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS). The nurse is this position will also provide resources and referrals to at-risk clients and serves as a limited case manager for screening follow up needs. The successful applicant works independently, is well organized, promotes teamwork and communicates effectively with patients, staff, community groups, private providers, *and district management.
Job requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires licensure as a RN in Virginia and must have current BLS-CPR certification. Must have experience with medication administration, injectables, and specimen collection. The incumbent must exercise sound nursing judgement, have effective verbal, written, interpersonal/physical assessment skills and be able to work with persons from multicultural and diverse backgrounds. Must be able to be fit tested in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) [Ref.2] regulations. Must be able to have work experience demonstrating decision making skills, patient teaching, interviewing, counseling as well as be able to analyze situations and problem. Experience in home visiting and case management is needed. Working experience in use of computers and computer applications, including internet, MS Office- Word, Excel, MS Edge, Google and other cloud-based applications. Travel to client homes or approved community sites is required, an occasional weekend and/or evening hour may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience in LTSS screening and/or using E-pas application preferred; current or previous work experience in public health preferred; experience with disease surveillance, TB, epidemiology, communicable diseases, or refugee health guidelines is a plus; English/Spanish bilingualism desired.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Requirements
Requirements
Degree level: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) or Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
Active Certifications and/or Licenses
Strong analytical, interpersonal and decision making skills
Effective communicator
Physical Requirements
Nurses often work long shifts and must have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time, transport patients by pushing or pulling gurneys and wheelchairs, and lift patients as needed. In addition to these general skills, a Nurse could be expected by potential employers to possess the following skills. Eye hand coordination skills and ability to manipulate objects.
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This position is currently accepting applications.