Field Assessment RN, Bronx, NY - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

HealthFirst; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

No weekends/holidays/night shifts

Full benefits

6-week training program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Healthfirst in New York City is seeking a Qualified Nurse Assessor (RN) to conduct home and virtual assessments for prospective and current members. You’ll determine enrollment eligibility using clinical judgment and coordinate care planning across settings, including skilled nursing facilities when needed.

The role requires travel across downstate New York, strong tech skills across UAS, EMR, and TruCare, and the ability to manage complex caseloads.

Qualifications

• New York State RN license
• Ability to travel around downstate New York including the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Rockland and Westchester
• Experience navigating multiple technology platforms and modalities
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
• Time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• For PEDS: 1 year pediatric clinical field experience with families or child-serving systems

Responsibilities

• Conducts home assessments (and virtual assessments as needed) for prospective members and re-assessments of current members.
• Uses UAS software and EMR systems to document assessments.
• Determines service needs and adjusts Care Plans as required.
• Performs in-person Care Management visits to support person-centered planning.
• Liaises between members and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status.
• Provides feedback to home care agencies and contract staff on performance.
• Offers community-based training for frail populations on self-care and prevention.
• Ensures members understand and agree to enrollment in managed long-term care.

Skills

RN license

Travel ability

Tech platforms proficiency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

UAS software

Electronic medical records

TruCare

Job description

Healthfirst is New York City’s largest not-for-profit health insurer, dedicated to improving health through community-driven, value-based care. For over 30 years, we have led the shift from volume to value by focusing on better outcomes, preventative care, and cost efficiency. Recognized by Forbes as a Dream Employer of 2025, Healthfirst is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and belonging. As a UAS Nurse Assessor, you will help ensure our members receive the care and services they need to lead healthier, more independent lives.

This role is perfect for RNs who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of patients/families and appreciates a job with flexibility and manageable caseloads. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or a new graduate eager to start your career, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefit of working in the field while also conducting in-person assessments throughout Bronx—close to great public transportation, shopping centers, and some of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

What we offer:

• Flexible work schedule (4x10s or M-F )
• No weekends, holidays or night shifts
• Full benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programs, Paid Time Off (PTO) & more!
• Immersive 6-week training program to support you and set you up for success
• Professional growth & development opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts home assessments (and virtual assessments, as needed) for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilities or virtually

Navigates multiple technology/digital platforms such as UAS software, electronic medical records, TruCare, etc., to conduct and document comprehensive assessments accurately and efficiently

Completes assessment of service needs per CMT and member’s family/caregiver’s request to determine service needsor any necessary adjustments

Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission

Conducts in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning

Liaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status

Provides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance

Provides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies

Ensures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan

Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

New York State RN license

Ability to travel around downstate New York which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester.

Prior work experience requiring technological proficiency including the ability to navigate multiple technology platforms and modalities

Prior work experience requiring intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills

Prior work experience requiring time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills

For PEDS positions only: 1 year of pediatric clinical field experience and/or experience with families and child serving systems, including child welfare and/or medically fragile/developmentally disabled populations

Preferred Qualifications:

Work experience using electronic patient health information (PHI) database usage especially UAS

Previous field-based experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member’s care by making home or facility visits for intake/reassessments or start of care (SOC) Community Home Health Agency (CHHA) visits

Work experience preferred in one or more of the following areas, geriatrics, home care, discharge planning, case management, and/or medical surgical nursing

Knowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCP

Experience working with a frail adult or elderly population with the ability to determine appropriate care plans and services for frail population as well as negotiate initial service plans so that members and families are in agreement

Language preferences - Spanish, Russian, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese

Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads

NY state driver’s license

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Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 - $117,470
• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,600 - $106,505

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.