IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Quick Facts

• Remote, home-based role with regularly scheduled in-home/community visits
• Supports Wisconsin IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) participants and care providers

Description

As an IRIS SDPC RN, you provide assessment, oversight, guidance, and education to participants enrolled in the Wisconsin IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care option. You administer the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool, develop person-centered plans of care, ensure physician orders are obtained, and support care through documentation, visits/calls, and required follow-up. The role also includes submitting for prior authorization for personal care services and providing training to participants and care providers as requested.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool and required addendums for personal care assessments and oversight
• Document assessments and complete required oversight visits and calls per tools and Department of Health Services policies
• Oversee groups of IRIS participants (“My Cares Groups”); develop and revise individual plans of care and obtain/confirm physician orders
• Submit prior authorization requests for personal care services
• Comply with Department of Health Services policies and SDPC guidelines, procedures, documentation, and program regulations
• Provide personal care training and educational materials to participants and/or care providers as requested
• Coordinate collateral contacts with IRIS Consultants, Long-Term Care Functional Screeners, and physicians to ensure care needs are met
• Perform other assigned duties; overtime may be required and you may need to drive ~50% of the time for home visits

Requirements

• At least 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year experience serving IRIS target groups (adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or older adults), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job-related travel
• Database operation/maintenance and data entry experience
• Teaching and mentoring skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage tasks independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and/or applicable software programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing care through the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Personal Care program (MPAC)
• Home care/home health experience

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• No weekends, no after-hours support, no holidays