Position Title: Senior LTSS Service Care Manager (RN)
Work Location: Member Facing to El Paso, may work CST and MST
Assignment Duration: 6 months (Temp to Hire)
Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Position Summary:
The RN position on the STAR Kids Assessment Team serves Medicaid recipients from birth through age 20 who have disabilities. This role involves conducting in-person assessments to evaluate members for initial evaluations, annual reassessments, changes in condition, and MDCP Interest List (IL) eligibility. Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-person assessments to evaluate Medicaid members for initial evaluations, annual reassessments, changes in condition, and MDCP Interest List eligibility.
Help determine the need for Personal Care Services (PCS), Private Duty Nursing (PDN), Durable Medical Equipment (DME), therapy, and the MDCP waiver program.
Complete documentation remotely from home after visits.
Cover members residing in El Paso and Hudspeth counties.
Complete 6 successful visits per week.
Submit assessments within 24 hours; finalize all other documentation within five business days.
Travel over 100 miles radius, including surrounding counties.
Conduct STAR Kids Screening and Assessment, Individual Service Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, 1500 forms, Service Backup Plan, and Electronic Visit Verification.
Assess member's health status, resource use, treatment plans, goals, and provider options.
Follow up on requests for items/services and communicate with providers.
Ensure compliance with turnaround times; some visits may occur after 5 p.m. or occasional Saturdays.
Use two documentation days per week from home.
Balance clinical and holistic care including social, developmental, and environmental needs.
Background & Context:
Team serves children and young adults with disabilities through person-centered care.
Emphasis on compassion, collaboration, and accountability.
Independent field work balanced with strong virtual collaboration via Microsoft Teams.
Flexibility in scheduling, but strict compliance with documentation timelines.
Qualification & Experience:
Required Education/Certification: Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Preferred Education/Certification: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licensure: RN required
Experience: Minimum 4 years RN experience
Must Haves:
Nice to Haves:
Private Duty Nursing
Home Health
School Nurse
Case Management
Disqualifiers:
Less than 4 years RN experience
Short-term roles across multiple organizations (excluding contract work)
Requesting time off within 10 weeks of start date
Performance Indicators:
Time management
Successful visit completion rate
Form accuracy and completion
Compliance with turnaround time
Follow-up efficiency
Provider communication
Member-centered assessment quality
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