RN Clinical Assessment Lead (Home Health)

VNS Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Employer retirement

Wellness programs

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

CEU credits

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform UAS-NY assessments, establishing plans of care based on clinical, environmental, and social needs to promote member safety in the community.

The role covers a mix of in-person and telehealth assessments, requiring strong organizational, communication, and regulatory knowledge to ensure compliant, high-quality care and effective coordination with care teams across New York state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or similar field required.
• Minimum two years of clinical assessment, homecare or hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare regulations required.
• Working Knowledge of UAS-NY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face or telehealth UAS-NY assessments according to state guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Utilize clinical skills to assess and document all aspects of the potential members long-term community-based needs.
• Communicate with members, families, providers, and other parties as needed to complete an accurate comprehensive assessment.
• Utilizes VNS Health and state-approved assessment questionnaire, guidelines, and documentation as well as interviews with members, family, and care providers in decision-making.
• Performs in-home assessment for members who have identified significant changes in condition since last in-home assessment; provides comprehensive review and determination of member's needs, including completion of UAS assessment questionnaire, tasking tool, and a projected service plan.
• Explains VNS Health Plan benefits, including an explanation of the member's handbook.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory standards and VNS Health Plans policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for alternative care options and contributes to the development of a safe member centered service plan.
• Keeps current with all health plan changes and updates through on-going training, coaching and educational materials.

Skills

Nursing license NY

Case management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Registered Professional Nurse NYS

Certified Case Manager preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VNS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform UAS-NY assessments, establishing plans of care based on clinical, environmental, and social needs to promote member safety in the community.

The role covers a mix of in-person and telehealth assessments, requiring strong organizational, communication, and regulatory knowledge to ensure compliant, high-quality care and effective coordination with care teams across New York state.