Field Assessment RN — Flexible NYC Home Visits

Healthfirst; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

No weekends

Full benefits

6-week training

Professional growth

Job summary

Healthfirst in New York City is hiring a Registered Nurse to join as a UAS Nurse Assessor, performing home and virtual assessments to determine enrollment and eligibility for a managed long-term care plan. You’ll navigate UAS, EMR, and TruCare platforms to document findings and coordinate with the Care Management Team.

The role requires NYS RN license, ability to travel across downstate NY, and strong communication and critical-thinking skills.

Qualifications

• New York State RN license.
• Ability to travel around downstate NY which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester.
• Experience navigating multiple technology platforms and modalities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong 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.

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.
• 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 needs or 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

Skills

Tech platforms

Time management

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Travel ability

Education

New York State RN license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Healthfirst in New York City is hiring a Registered Nurse to join as a UAS Nurse Assessor, performing home and virtual assessments to determine enrollment and eligibility for a managed long-term care plan. You’ll navigate UAS, EMR, and TruCare platforms to document findings and coordinate with the Care Management Team.

The role requires NYS RN license, ability to travel across downstate NY, and strong communication and critical-thinking skills.