Health Service Reviewer RN

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 accommodations 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 time frames, 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

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

* As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient's residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities.

Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.