IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (RN) (Milwaukee, WI)

Molina Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,382 - 70,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milwaukee is looking for a Registered Nurse to support individuals in the Wisconsin IRIS program. This remote position allows you to use your nursing skills to assess needs, ensure care, and foster relationships in the community. Candidates should hold a valid RN license in Wisconsin and have at least 2 years of nursing experience, preferably with adults with disabilities. Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years nursing experience, with 1 year serving target groups.
• Active RN license in Wisconsin.
• Database operation/maintenance skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assessments and oversight.
• Develop individual plans of care for participants.
• Ensure compliance with health policies and guidelines.
• Provide personal care training to participants.

Skills

Nursing experience

Teaching and mentoring

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Valid RN license in Wisconsin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (RN) (Milwaukee, WI)

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Job Description

Are you seeking a unique nursing position that gives you a great work/life balance and lets you support people to live the lives that they choose? Then you’ll want to keep reading about this rewarding work opportunity! We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse licensed in Wisconsin to become our next IRIS Self-Directed Personal Care (SDPC) RN. This is a remote position, where you will partner with people in your community who are enrolled in the Wisconsin IRIS program – a Medicaid long‑term care option for older adults and people with disabilities. People in the IRIS program who need personal care services have the choice to enroll in the IRIS Self‑Directed Personal Care (IRIS SPDC) option. While this role is home‑based, you will have regularly scheduled visits with people in their homes and communities.

As an IRIS SDPC RN, you’ll provide oversight and guidance to the people enrolled in the IRIS SDPC option, build relationships, and ensure that they’re getting the most out of the program through assessment, oversight, training and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provides personal care assessments and oversight to the My Cares Groups by administering the Wisconsin Personal Care Screening Tool and addendums as required.
• Documentation of assessment as required by individual tool and Department of Health Services policies and by completing oversight visits and calls as required.
• Oversees a My Cares Groups of participants, develops individual plans of care, ensures physician orders for care are obtained and reviews and revises plan of care as needed.
• Submits for prior authorization for personal care services.
• Complies with all Department of Health Services policies and SDPC Guidelines, procedures, and practices along with documentation and program regulations.
• Provides personal care training to participants or care providers as requested and provides educational materials as needed.
• Completes collateral contacts with IRIS Consultants and Long‑Term Care Functional Screeners and physicians to ensure care needs are met.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Overtime work may be required.
• May be required to drive 50% of the time during a given day of member home visits.
• Exposure to members’ homes which may include navigating stairs, exposure to different environments, and pets.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years nursing experience, and at least 1 year of experience serving the target groups of the IRIS program (adults with physical/intellectual disabilities or older adults), or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
• Database operation/maintenance skills and data entry experience.
• Teaching and mentoring skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, and ability to manage tasks independently.
• Flexibility in the work environment, and willingness and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

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

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range

$26.41 - $51.49 / HOURLY

• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.