Health Service RN Reviewer - 251156

Job Title: Health Service Reviewers (RN)

Pay (openings for each location/market):

• Albany up to $52/hr
• Central Islip up to $60/hr

Overview: These RNs will be doing a mix of standard quality audits, complaint initiated investigations, and more. When they are onsite, the amount of time that they are at the location is dependent on the audit that is required. It is expected that Health Service Reviewers will be traveling onsite about 85% of the time.

These individuals will be traveling to IDD housing to do state required Recertification (must be done every 15 months) or investigating specific complaints (disease outbreak, falls, etc.).

Travel: 85% of this role is traveling to sites. It is more location based and they will be traveling to the counties that surround their location. If anyone is traveling and not able to return home, they are able to coordinate accomodations through the travel office and miles/food will be reimbursed at the federal rate. If they are not onsite, they can work from home or in the DOH office.

Summary: Based in NY, working at the direction of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, this individual will conduct surveillance and investigation activities related to Intermediate Care Facilities for Intermediate Care facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IDD). Duties include but are not limited to participating in surveys or complaint investigations, document finding, draft Statement of Deficiencies (SOD) within specified timeframes, testifying in administrative hearing ad needed.

The position is majority travel and will be onsite at facilities.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, supervisors, providers, medical and administrative personnel and residents/patients.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate effectively to clinical and administrative personnel and patients.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to learn and understand new review programs and monitoring tools.
• Able to travel to on-site facility within New York State, required.
• Must have a valid driver's license & the ability to travel to on-site facilities review assignments.

Education/Experience:

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Currently licensed and registered in New York State, required.
• Bachelor’s degree, in any health care related field.
• Two (2) years clinical experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or in developmental disability facilities and deemed QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional and ability to meets the federal requirements for attaining QIDP Certification with six (6) months of hire date.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm