MEDICAID NURSE/CASE MANAGER

Job Description

NO WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS OR ON-CALL!

The Kitsap County Human Services department provides essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those that are served, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap residents.  The Division of Aging and Long-Term Care serves older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers residing in County, helping them maintain independence and continue living at home.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team in a consulting and administrative case management capacity.  This Medicaid funded position functions in consulting role and works closely with case managers to provide nursing expertise for state and Medicaid programs.  Our new team member will receive referrals regarding a variety of client medical issues, including health status assessment, review of service plans, making medically related referrals, providing on-site care provider training, review of care provider performance, and offer consultation and training to case managers.

The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse, with the ability to complete comprehensive assessments using the CARE assessment tool, knowledge of professional nursing principles, concepts, and procedures, as well as knowledge of available community resources.

This position is full-time, up to 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Must have Washington State Department of Health Registered Nurse license in good standing

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications:

• Two years of Home Health experience and/or long-term care experience
• Experience in other Administrative Nursing positions