Nurse Consultant

Description

• Review and analyze medical records, reports, and other documentation of patient files to determine eligibility for facility services.
  • Examining pertinent medical records which may involve consultation with the assessment team and health care providers.
  • The average volume of medical file reviews per week is around 30-40 cases.
• Participates with and provides consultation to case managers and interdisciplinary teams, to make recommendations for ongoing case management.
• Serves as an advocate to ensure that adequate and appropriate health services are available to developmentally disabled and experience managing or working with programs for developmentally disabled individuals.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current and clear California RN license.
• Knowledge of/experience in working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgement, utilizing all relevant information in decision making.
• Excellent written and communication skills in addition to computer skills.       
• Ability to interpret issues/symptoms clients share and ability to interpret medical terms, symptoms and diagnoses into language understood by case managers and other staff
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity along with an ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

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