Registered Nurse (RN) – LTSS Screener
Mileage Reimbursement | Monday–Friday Schedule
Make a Difference in Your Community
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Screener. In this vital role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility for Medicaid-funded long-term care services, helping vulnerable individuals access the support they need to remain safe and healthy.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work independently while collaborating with community partners and the Department of Social Services (DSS) to improve outcomes for individuals across the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District.
Service Area
Base Location: Fauquier County
This is a field-based position serving the following counties:
- Culpeper
- Fauquier
- Madison
- Orange
- Rappahannock
Travel throughout the district is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct face-to-face LTSS screenings in participants' homes.
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and the Universal Assessment Instrument (UAI).
- Determine medical necessity and eligibility for Medicaid-funded long-term services and supports.
- Collaborate with Department of Social Services staff during joint assessments and screenings.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
- Authorize appropriate waiver services based on assessment findings.
- Participate in appeals related to denied waiver services when required.
- Maintain current knowledge of home and community-based service programs.
- Meet productivity, quality, and timeliness standards.
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and strong customer service skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Active, unrestricted Virginia RN License
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation
- Ability to successfully complete LTSS Certification Training
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the district
- Ability to work independently and manage a field-based caseload
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous LTSS Screening experience
- Home Health or Home Visiting experience
- 1–3 years of Case Management experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience working with Medicaid-funded programs and community-based services
Schedule
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM