Intake Nurse (RN) - Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, or Chinese) - UAS (Uniform Assessment System)

CareSource; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSource in New York is seeking an Intake Nurse - RN to assess potential new members for eligibility and explain the program to them and their families. You will work with the Intake/Outreach and clinical teams to ensure appropriate services and a seamless transition to managed long-term care.

Responsibilities include community outreach, initial assessments with UAS, eligibility evaluations, and coordinating enrollment documentation; travel is required across the territory.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience is required.
• Home care, management, and long-term care experience preferred.
• Current NY Registered Nurse license is required; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach in the community as needed.
• Performs the initial assessment using the UAS tool.
• Evaluates potential members for eligibility and safety.
• Determines the care needs and formulates the initial plan of care.
• Communicates with the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service.
• Completes enrollment documentation promptly.
• Serves as a community resource for intake issues.
• This is a mobile position with regular travel to different work locations.
• Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Public speaking

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Equipment use

Customer service

Compassion

Medicare knowledge

Multilingualism

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

One year acute care experience

Home care/management experience preferred

Managed Long Term Care experience preferred

Job description

Job Summary
The Intake Nurse - RN is responsible for assessing potential new members for eligibility for the program and for explaining the program to them and their families. Responsible for knowing required outreach activities within the community and the assessment of eligibility and safety of potential members. Collaborates with other members of the Intake/Outreach team and the clinical team to assure the appropriate provision of services to new members. Communicates with potential members, family, referral sources and physicians to assure a seamless transition to managed long term care.

Job Summary
The Intake Nurse - RN is responsible for assessing potential new members for eligibility for the program and for explaining the program to them and their families. Responsible for knowing required outreach activities within the community and the assessment of eligibility and safety of potential members. Collaborates with other members of the Intake/Outreach team and the clinical team to assure the appropriate provision of services to new members. Communicates with potential members, family, referral sources and physicians to assure a seamless transition to managed long term care.
Essential Functions

• Conducts outreach in the community as needed.
• Performs the initial assessment using the UAS (Uniform Assessment System) tool.
• Evaluates potential members for eligibility and safety.
• Determines the care needs of potential members and formulates the initial plan of care.
• Communicates with the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service.
• Completes all enrollment documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves as a community resource for intake issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate age specific requirements with individual developmental, mental, social and cultural needs when performing procedures for geriatric members.
• Perform any other job-related duties as requested.

Education And Experience

• Associates degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One (1) year experience working in an acute care setting required
• Home care and management experience preferred
• Managed Long Term Care experience preferred

Competencies, Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of organization
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize the equipment necessary to perform their job duties
• Convey a positive attitude by being friendly, kind and interested in helping others
• Create a home-like, healing environment by being courteous and respectful to all
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Experience using multiple languages may be required based on operational needs

Licensure And Certification

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of New York required
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and verifiable insurance. Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check. If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in this position will be terminated

Working Conditions

• This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations, including homes, offices or other public settings, is essential. Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Must reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; exceptions may be considered, due to business need May be required to travel greater than 50% of time to perform work duties. Required to use general office equipment, such as a telephone, photocopier, fax machine, and computer Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our members
• Routine travel required

$100,000 - $135,000 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.
Salary
Organization Level Competencies - Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture - Cultivate Partnerships - Develop Self and Others - Drive Execution - Influence Others - Pursue Personal Excellence - Understand the Business
This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.