Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on May 31, 2023
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor
Requisition Number
RE40293
Working Title
Nurse Researcher Auditor
Department Name
40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics
Work Location
Frankfort, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$24.51-40.44/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
ADN
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
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
The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is looking for a Nurse Researcher Auditor to join the team! The candidate for this position must be a registered nurse in the State of Kentucky and will work out of Frankfort, Kentucky, at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services building as well as telecommute. Some travel is required. This position will work on the Quality Assurance and Waiver Audit contract. The purpose of this contract is to improve the efficiency of the waiver assessment and auditing tools used to administer the program.
The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Apply today and see why we were named among the nation's top 10 large employers by Forbes magazine!
This position is grant-funded and will follow a hybrid working schedule.
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
Associates in Nursing degree or higher. BSN preferred. Prefer experience working with the elderly and physically disabled. Driver's license is highly desired due to extensive travel.
Deadline to Apply
06/13/2023
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor
Requisition Number
RE40293
Working Title
Nurse Researcher Auditor
Department Name
40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics
Work Location
Frankfort, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$24.51-40.44/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
ADN
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
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
The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is looking for a Nurse Researcher Auditor to join the team! The candidate for this position must be a registered nurse in the State of Kentucky and will work out of Frankfort, Kentucky, at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services building as well as telecommute. Some travel is required. This position will work on the Quality Assurance and Waiver Audit contract. The purpose of this contract is to improve the efficiency of the waiver assessment and auditing tools used to administer the program.
The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Provides clinical decisions, completes waiver audits, and collects valuable data to ensure research objectives are met.
- Understands and stays up-to-date on waiver regulations and associated application procedures.
- Attends professional meetings, civic meetings or other meetings to gather or distribute program or technical information
- Ensures compliance with Medicaid State Plan
- Provides support and research issues for Rural Health Clinics, Federally qualified health centers, and Primary Care Centers
- Provides support, research and technical assistance to Private Duty Nursing and Home Health providers
- Reviews determinations and provide support for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
- Supports the Nurse Aide Training program including coordination with KCTS, reimbursement and support of the Kentucky Nurse Aide Abuse registry managed by Kentucky Board of Nursing Includes weekly contact and leading of monthly meetings with KCTCS
- Works within the Kentucky Level of Care system (KLOCS) to conduct research on member issues and review Level of Care
- Coordinates with the Department of Behavioral Health Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for activities related to PASRR (Pre Admission Screening Resident Review).
- Provide assistance, support, and research as needed for complex case coordination.
Apply today and see why we were named among the nation's top 10 large employers by Forbes magazine!
This position is grant-funded and will follow a hybrid working schedule.
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
Associates in Nursing degree or higher. BSN preferred. Prefer experience working with the elderly and physically disabled. Driver's license is highly desired due to extensive travel.
Deadline to Apply
06/13/2023
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a current Kentucky Registered Nurses license or are you eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have working with the elderly and/or physically disabled?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter