Registered Nurse - Telehealth Pt Assessment - REMOTE in MI in Wixom, MI

Description REMOTE or In Office - MUST HAVE VALID MICHIGAN RN LICENSE Our Nursing Team is growing! Great Benefits after 30 days! PTO & Holiday Pay after 90! Summary: Our Staff Nurse's are responsible for conducting patient assessments by phone (ours) to determine individual needs for incontinence supplies. ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A MOVE? APPLY NOW! NEW HIRE ORIENTATION START THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 16TH!! • **** EQUIPMENT IS NOT PROVIDED FOR REMOTE STAFF, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN COMPUTER. Essential Functions • Consults by phone with client, primary caregiver, primary care physician or specialist, case managers and other community resources to determine if client qualifies for a particular program. • Expectation is that Nurse will complete 20-25 assessments daily, on average with 98% accuracy. • Conducts clinical assessments by phone and documents the client’s medical history. Monitors success rates. All products ordered must be assessed for use and quantity needs per day. • Identifies appropriate product and quantity needs based on assessment. If formulary product will not meet needs, then reviews needs and potential solutions with Nurse Manager. • Reassesses if there is a change in a client’s medical condition or an increase in quantity request. • Obtains prior authorization from the state contract administrator for off-formulary or over-quantity requests. • Reviews letters of medical necessity to determine if client qualifies for product or quantity requested. • Reviews accounts for accuracy, reporting any errors to the appropriate department manager/leader. • Participates in after-hours emergency call rotation. • Understanding of insurance guidelines. • Utilize intranet tools to complete assessments. • Provides education to other J & B employees or external clients regarding products. Position Type This is a full time REMOTE or in office position 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, hours of work vary between 8:00am to 6:00pm. Occasional early mornings, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Requirements • Current Registered Nursing License (RN) with the State of Michigan (MI ONLY - CNL'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED) • 2+ years previous work experience demonstrating patience, compassion and strong communication skills • Must be great on the computer, able to use multiple databases simultaneously Preferred Education and Experience • 3 years of nursing experience • Knowledge of medical terminology • Medicare and Medicaid background • Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Other Duties All other duties as assigned by management. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are request of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.