Job Description

This position is located in the Oklahoma City Metro and surrounding area.

Health Care Management Nurse

Annual Salary:

Level I / Y15A:  $58,055.13/ Per Year + Full State Benefits Package

Level II / Y15B:  $62,409.27/ Per Year + Full State Benefits Package

Travel is EXTENSIVE -Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.  Occasional short-notice home visits are required and candidate must be able to report within an acceptable amount of time.

Level I:

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Two years of professional nursing experience

Level II:

• Possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Three years of professional nursing experience

Job Responsibilities

This Registered Nurse position fulfills medical eligibility assessments for Title 19 nursing home admissions, State Plan Personal Care, and ADvantage Waiver applications. Completes a thorough evaluation of the medical level of care eligibility for each applicant. 

 

• Telephone, Electronic, and/or In-Person Home visits with the applicant to complete a comprehensive assessment that is used to identify needs and make recommendations for medical eligibility for long-term care programs. 
• Requires dependable internet service for efficiently working in a remote setting.
• May be required to assist in other areas, as needed, due to high application volume. 
• Assists with Adult Protective Services evaluations as requested.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift up to 15 lbs. for transporting the computer.
• Must have stable and reliable home internet (not a hot spot) for telework or will be required to work in the office. 
• May be required to assist in other areas, as needed due to the high application volume. 

*Preference may be given to those with professional long term care experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

• The KSAs required are the knowledge, skills, and abilities to analyze complex health concerns and issues; including the evaluation of adherence to established healthcare standards and the effectiveness of health management plans/programs and recommending changes/revisions.
• Employees have a high degree of independence in planning and completing work assignments and may function as the lead person on some special projects.  Also requires professional nursing knowledge in reviewing, auditing, and analyzing nursing and healthcare services provided by direct care providers to ensure that the appropriate healthcare resources are used at the appropriate level to meet the healthcare needs of clients.

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 25-JD055

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