PASRR Nurse Consultant

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

HEALTH BENEFITS

Job Classification Title

Nurse Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60042699

Grade

MH17

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The position is responsible for maintaining an active role on the LTSS Team. The Nurse Consultant recommends changes in policy as practice patterns change and new programs and services are developed. It is responsible for the planning, implementation and updating of PASRR policy. The position is responsible for creating and performing audits to prevent program abuse, assessing and documenting the PASRR program.

The Nurse Consultant is also responsible for assuring that quality control is maintained through review of diagnoses, related treatment, costs incurred; evaluation of invoices, monthly audits of vendor performance, and assurance of compliance with Federal and State standards. The responsibilities of this position directly affect the safety and well-being of Medicaid beneficiaries seeking admission to Medicaid certified nursing homes as well as the effective expenditure of public funds relating to this program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range $66,696 - $110,049

Recruitment Range $66,696 - $ 81,612