| Job Title | Nurse Researcher |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE11257 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7K725:INSTITUTE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL OUTCOMES AND POLICY |
| Work Location | Frankfort, KY |
| Grade Level | 45 |
| Salary Range | $21.20-34.99/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BSN |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Licensed Nurse |
| Physical Requirements | Extended periods of standing and/or sitting; traveling long distances via car. |
| Shift | Days; Monday - Friday. Some evenings and weekends as required (Exempt/Hourly position; 40 hours/week). |
| Job Summary | This position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services building. The purpose of this contract is to improve the efficiency of the waiver assessment and auditing tools used to administer the program. This position is a registered nurse that provides clinical decisions while completing waiver audits and collect data to ensure research objectives are met. This position understands the waiver regulations and application procedures and applies them while making audit assessments including verifying Medicaid eligibility. This position ensures audits are made in a timely manner according to Medicaid requirements, reviews resolutions to the member issues evaluated for Medicaid Waiver Management Application ( MWMA ), and provides feedback on the audit reports. This position is directly responsible for conducting an analysis of services within the waivers, conducting root cause analysis of issues within the MWMA , system communication, member and provider calls, and communication from the ombudsman s office and/or legislation. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Knowledge of physical and psychological development. Excellent analytical and decision making skills. Ability to communicate effectively and interact with physically disabled and elderly individuals. Ability to travel throughout the state on a regular basis with the ability to travel out-of-state for overnight trips upon occasion. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Prefer experience working with the elderly and physically disabled. Driver's license is highly desired due to extensive travel. |
| Deadline to Apply | 08/01/2018 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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