Field Assessment RN, Bronx, NY - Sign-On Bonus $10,000 (Spanish)

Healthfirst; West View (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 71,600 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Incentive and recognition programs

Life insurance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit health insurer is seeking a UAS Nurse Assessor to conduct assessments and ensure members receive necessary care. Candidates must have a New York State RN license and the ability to travel in downstate New York. This role offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in community health. Competitive compensation package and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must have a New York State RN license.
• Ability to travel around downstate New York.
• Experience with technology platforms required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home assessments for prospective members.
• Liaison between the member and the Care Management Team.
• Provide community-based training for frail populations.

Skills

Technological proficiency

Time management

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

New York State RN license

Tools

UAS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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 appreciate 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 conducting in-person assessments throughout Brooklyn—close to great public transportation, shopping centers, and some of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct 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, conduct assessments in settings other than home, such as skilled nursing facilities or virtually.
• Navigate multiple technology/digital platforms such as UAS software, electronic medical records, TruCare, etc., to conduct and document comprehensive assessments accurately and efficiently.
• Complete assessment of service needs per CMT and member’s family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments.
• Review previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission.
• Conduct in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning.
• Liaison between the member and the CMT; assess home environment and psychosocial status.
• Provide feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance.
• Provide grassroots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Ensure (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 members and families are in agreement.
• Language preferences - Spanish, Russian, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese.
• Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads.
• NY state driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender, and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail] or calling 212‑519‑1798. In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring Range: Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $100,000 - $120,000. 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 401(k) contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

About Healthfirst

Healthfirst is New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurer offering its nearly 1.7 million members access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. As part of the community for nearly 30 years, Healthfirst’s unique advantage is rooted in its belief that good health doesn’t start in a doctor’s office. The company’s mission is to put its members first by working closely with care providers and community leaders to address broader issues that can impact health and well-being. This value-based care model is the foundation of the company’s sustained growth in one of the most dynamic markets in the country.

If you are passionate about what you do and want to work for a company focused on the future and dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives, then Healthfirst is for you.