Community Transition Program RN – Albany

Community Transition Program RN Job in Albany

Registered nurse will work as part of the clinical support team to assist the Community Support Transition Coordinators and Operations Manager to examine and resolve nursing home and adult home clinical and operations concerns which could impede community transition for residents. The nurse shall have a strong working knowledge of nursing home admission, transfer and discharge requirements, adult care facility regulations, home care and community housing and program opportunities necessary to assist the provider with concerns affecting the transition to community settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review UAS-NY instrument and Assessment Report of individuals ineligible to transitions
• Recommend higher level of care for individuals whose medical and/or behavioral needs exceed services that can be provided in the community
• Point of contact for HHs, MLTC Plan Assessors and Care Managers and Adult Home Discharge Planners
• Receive, coordinate and manage incoming calls from residents, family members and guardians
• Perform QA review of completed Adult Home Resident Assessment Reports and generate quarterly report for Program Manager

Education:

Registered Nurse with Home Care or Discharge Planning or Adult Home Experience required

Licensed in NYS

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Great organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience handling highly confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Programs