Field RN UAS Assessments (Suffolk County)

Greater NY Nursing Services; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Greater NY Nursing Services seeks a Registered Nurse for field UAS assessments in the New York Metropolitan area. You will perform home health assessments, determine care needs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote PACE and educate referral sources.

The role requires strong clinical background, excellent communication, and a patient-centered approach to enhance quality of life for diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in NY.
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Empathy and patience when engaging with patients and families.
• Ability to work independently within established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive UAS-NY assessments to determine eligibility and care needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote PACE program and educate sources.
• Review and maintain accurate EMR documentation, addressing health changes.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives following CMS/PACE guidelines.

Skills

Active NY nursing license

Medical-surgical or hospital nursing

Excellent communication

Empathy and patience

Independent worker

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse - Field UAS Assessments to provide essential home healthcare services in the New York Metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and be adept at delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for patients with varying medical conditions.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive UAS-NY assessments to determine eligibility and care needs, ensuring our patients receive the best community-based long-term care services.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote our PACE program, educating potential participants and referral sources about the benefits of our services.

• Review and maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems, while addressing any significant changes in patient health.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes, while adhering to CMS/PACE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in the state of practice.

• Experience in medical-surgical nursing or working within a hospital environment is preferred.

• Familiarity with emergency medicine protocols and practices is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of anatomy and aseptic techniques is essential.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy and patience.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective patient interaction and documentation.

• Ability to work independently while adhering to established protocols and guidelines.

Pay Range

• $100 - $160 per assessment