Clinical Assessor - RN (Remote Opportunity - Must reside near Charleston, WV) at Keystone Peer Review Organization, Inc. in Charleston, West Virginia

Job Description:

KEPRO is a rapidly growing national quality improvement and care management organization. We work to ensure that over 20 million people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. KEPRO is seeking resumes for a highly experienced professional.

Clinical Assessor - RN

Summary Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse to work within the Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) and Pre-Admission Screen (PAS) programs in the Charleston, WV area. The ADW RN performs education and initial/re-evaluation assessments of Aged and Disabled Waiver members for the purpose of determining program medical eligibility. This position will cover Kanawha County.

Benefits

• Remote based position (Work from home - must be able to cover assessments in Kanawha County, WV)


• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits


• Competitive 401k match


• Make your own schedule


• Day shift


• No Weekends or Holidays


• No on Call requirements


• Travel Reimbursement


• Cell Phone Reimbursement


• Continuing Education Reimbursement


• 8 Paid Holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off

Accountabilities 

• Travel to, conduct, and document ADW assessments within prescribed timelines.


• Schedule ADW assessments within prescribed timelines.


• Participate in inter-rater reliability activities.


• Participate in denial hearings as necessary.


• Contact physicians and facilities to confirm medical information.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications 

• Must possess a Nursing degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred).


• Must have an active unrestricted WV Registered Nurse license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must possess knowledge of the WV Aged and Disabled Waiver policies and procedures.


• Must be willing to travel to homes and facilities.


• Excellent organizational, verbal/written communications and interpersonal relationship skills essential.


• Must be able to accurately assess medical conditions and symptoms and functional abilities.


• Must be able to work independently based remotely from their home office.


• Must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.

Experience 

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with the aging population or with persons with disabilities (preferably working within the WV Aged and Disabled Waiver program and Aged Disabled Waiver CareConnection©).

Mental and Physical Requirements               

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.

KEPRO offers challenging careers, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.  For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Only those candidates identified for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please.  Visit our website at www.KEPRO.com for more information on the KEPRO Family of Companies.   

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

KEPRO is and Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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