Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor

Job Title
Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor

Requisition Number
RE51971

Working Title
Nurse Researcher Auditor

Department Name
7E500:CON Research

Work Location:
Frankfort, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$ /hour

Type Of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education
ADN

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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 (Typically 8:00am-5:00pm); Monday–Friday. Some evenings and weekends as required. (Exempt/Hourly position. 40 hours/week)

Job Summary
The College of Nursing 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 and Waiver Assurance 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.

As a perk, we can guarantee NO overtime and you would be expected to only work 40 hours each week. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.

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
10/28/2025

Our University Community
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