Level of Care Nurse Specialist

Job overview

The Level of Care Nurse Specialist role is based in Youngstown, OH, with first-shift, full-time hours set in consultation with the supervisor. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Buckeye PACE and its participant-centered services for seniors. The nurse conducts in-home assessments and determines whether prospective participants meet nursing home level-of-care requirements for PACE enrollment. The work supports access to appropriate care through clinical documentation, coordination with state agencies, and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive in-home level-of-care assessments
• determine eligibility under federal and state nursing facility requirements
• complete timely, audit-ready documentation in state systems and the electronic medical record
• coordinate with state agencies
• maintain required certifications and training
• communicate findings to the Interdisciplinary Team
• prepare clinical summaries
• identify changes in condition, safety concerns, or barriers to care
• assist with initial care plans
• educate participants and families
• monitor reassessment timelines
• participate in quality improvement
• maintain confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• provide hands-on clinic support when needed and as schedule allows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

level of care nurse specialist

full-time

first shift

youngstown oh

buckeye pace

nursing

in-home assessments

pace

eligibility determinations

senior care

interdisciplinary team

travel to participant homes

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Nine paid holidays
• PTO starting at three weeks plus one day per year
• medical, dental, and vision
• free life and AD&D insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• short-term disability
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement and paid training
• retirement plan with annual company match
• mileage reimbursement as applicable.

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and a current unrestricted nursing license in the applicable state; travel to participant homes throughout the service area is required.

About the employer

Buckeye PACE is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.