Level of Care MSW or RN - Per Diem - PACE - Life Program New

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

Weekday hours

• Evaluates participant based on pre-determined PACE program criteria to determine Level of Care (LOC) for both new enrollees and current participants
• Effectively communicates assessment findings and participants needs with the IDT team.
• Effectively communicates the PACE model to potential participants and families.
• Utilizes knowledge to understand the physical, social, psychological and emotional needs of participants.
• Inputs assessments in database accurately and timely based on regulations and policies. Ensures compliance to coding parameters, completion of all required fields, accuracy of the assessment coding, overall congruency of the coding and compliance with the assessment narrative guidelines.
• Works independently in scheduling of and completing required tasks in the homecare setting.
• Completes annual LOC assessments accurately and within required timeframes.
• Assists in developing care plans based off of information obtained during assessment.
• Completes and meets all requirements to maintain certification annually.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related or behavioral science field or licensed clinical or licensed certified social worker, or licensed registered nurse.
• One year experience working directly with the elderly or physically disabled in an institutional or community setting. Certified in NJ Choice assessment or must attain within three months of hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with problem solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation
• Occasional physical demands include:
• Continuous physical demands include:
• Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Extreme Temperatures , Other (List)
  
  

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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