Nurse Consultant- Long Term Care Access

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: a. Reviews and approves assessments, level of care determinations and consumer care plans completed by Assessment Workers and makes recommendations concerning their appropriateness in addressing an individual consumer’s long term care needs.

b. In conjunction with an Assessment Supervisor, supervises Assessment Workers and a Clerk typist through team meetings, case reviews, joint supervision, field observation and day to day contact. Works with Assessment Supervisor in resolving any problems and completing performance appraisals.

c. Initiates case conferences with Assessment Workers, Supervisors, program medical consultants and other disciplines regarding level of care decisions and care plans.

d. Provide direct health assessments when appropriate

e. Prepares written testimony and participates in appeal hearings.

f. Performs standardized record keeping, prepares monthly Referral report and other written reports as assigned.

g. Serves as resource person for health coverage and benefits and makes recommendations regarding potential third party coverage for services.

h. Advocates on behalf of our consumers at risk of institutionalization.

i. Evaluates the availability and appropriateness of community based long term care programs or facilities to best meet applicant's needs and makes the most appropriate, least restrictive, locus of care decision with consideration of applicant's preferences.

j. Investigates and develops health resources and disseminates relevant information to staff. Works to integrate health and social services on a system as well as a consumer specific level.

k. Assists in the development of orientation and training of staff. Provides or coordinates in-service training and plans or participates in other training as directed by Nurse Supervisor or Director.

l. Participates in ongoing problem solving, program evaluation and staff development and makes recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor and Director to resolve issues or problems.

m. Provides back up to and works with departmental Nurse Consultants and Supervisors to assure the department’s goals and objectives are met.

n. Assists in the interviewing and hiring of staff.

o. Participates in monthly Quality Assurance reviews of assessment case records and assists in preparation for audit and monitoring reviews.

p. Performs other duties as assigned.Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Registered Nurse.

Experience: Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a nursing home or community based setting or hospital discharge planning. Experience working with social workers and serving the elderly or disabled populations is preferred.


Personal Characteristics: -Extremely well organized with high energy level.
-Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
-Ability to quickly acquire needed knowledge and review a high volume of consumer files with attention to detail within mandated timeframes.
-High level of flexibility.
-Sense of professional ethics

Additional Requirements: -Valid drivers license good driving record.
-Pre-employment physical
-Drug testing.
-Criminal history clearance.
-RN License