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Job Title: Level of Care Registered Nurse- Part Time- Region 5 Field Office- Savannah 

Workplace: Savannah, Ga.

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Travel: To quarterly meetings

Job Summary:

 Primary responsibility of a Level of Care Nurse is to complete Initial and Annual Level of Care Determinations for NOW and COMP waiver Participants.  In addition, performs as a lead member of the interdisciplinary intake and evaluation teams and provide nursing services as assigned which includes reviewing and completing the level of care of individual support plans, writing assessments, updates, technical assistance, and consultation. Assessments require conducting interviews with consumers, family members, legal guardians, care givers, and primary care physicians as needed. Administration of health risk assessment tools and functional assessment tools are required for which training is provided. Responsibilities include making clinical recommendations and proposed action plans to the individual support plan team that supports the personal goals of the individual and addresses their medical needs in the community setting.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Complete Initial and Annual Level of Care Determinations for NOW and COMP waiver Participants.
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• Performs comprehensive assessments of individual’s health care needs based on data collected through history, observation, or psychosocial examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.

• Performs complete physical and psychosocial assessments on consumers using all available sources of information, including patient/consumer and family medical records.

•  Interviews individuals and/or families using acceptable techniques that are appropriate for individual’s level of functioning to obtain necessary information regarding medical, social and/or emotional back ground.
•  Performs appropriate routine tests and takes vital signs (e.g. weight, height, blood pressure, urinalysis, hematocrit, pregnancy test, etc.).
•  Thoroughly reviews patient’s/consumer’s chart for background information and correctly identifies psychosocial stressors and level of functioning.
•  Accurately documents assessment findings to produce a complete medical record (including psychosocial, mental and /or social problems) on consumers in a clear, complete and concise manner within established time frames.
• Completes and files in consumer’s chart a written psychosocial assessment or updates in accordance with established standards and within specified time frames.

• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity.

• Responds and completes technical assistance within 48 hours of individuals with medical issues transitioning to the community from state institutional hospitalization.

• Completes ongoing follow up of technical assistance for individuals with medical issues of who have transitioned to the community from state institutional hospitalization.

• Performs Initial and Participant directed HRST assessments of individual’s health care needs based on data collected through history, observation, basic physical and/or psychosocial examination, and analysis of diagnostic data.

• As a part of required technical assistance, observe directs individual care activities by observing medications, observing and recording patient responses and medication side effect(s); makes rounds and recommends interventions/treatments.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans.
• Provides customer service to various individuals that we serve, as well as family members, care givers, and support persons.
• Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective, viable solutions to problems.

• Performs various administrative, clerical and documentation activities to support Intake and Assessment Program activities
• Records individual care and other information on appropriate forms in a legible, clear and timely manner according to established unit policy and standards of care.
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of consumers’ conditions and records, unit records, staff and other data on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and well-organized charts, files and consumer records according to established guidelines.
• Prepares complete and accurate reports, meeting minutes, etc. according to established procedure and/or formats and submits to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

• Participants in individualized and comprehensive plans of care consistent with assessment, physicians’/clinicians’ treatment plans, individuals’ level of need and functional ability as needed. Provides health education instruction to consumers on various health issues (e.g. treatments, self-care, surgical procedures, etc.) Provide in-services training for staff.
• Assess individuals health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
• Advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
• Provides clear and accurate information to consumers, families, providers regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, discharge plan, and/or preventive care according to individualized health needs. Responds appropriately to inquiries.

• Communicates with agency personnel, service providers, support coordinator and other interested parties to coordinate efforts, resolve operational problems and improve quality of consumer care.
• Works cooperatively with agency personnel, service providers, support coordinators and other individuals involved in the care and services provided to the consumer, in order to maximize the appropriateness, benefit and effectiveness of services.

• Accurately identifies measures, evaluates and resolves deficiencies found in the consumer care process in a timely manner. Complete assessments as assigned.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.