RN - Home Health

Cynet Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN for Home Health in New York to perform in-home evaluations and care coordination. The role requires reviewing health status questions, evaluating based on UAS criteria, and delivering primary care to homebound patients.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years in home health within the last decade, current RN licensure, and BLS certification before start. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a home health setting within the last ten years.
• Current RN Licensure in Client.
• BLS required before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Recent experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Experience in a home care setting with CHHA/LHCSA/MLTC.
• Providing primary care to homebound individuals and care management for home and community-based services.
• Review health status questions and evaluate enrollment based on UAS criteria.
• Perform initial in-home evaluations and document findings in electronic forms.
• Support continuity of care and coordinate with interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Patient assessment

Home health experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

RN - Home Health

Profession: RN

Specialty: Home Health

Duration: 260 days

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a home health setting within the last ten years.

License: Current RN Licensure in Client

Certifications: BLS required before the start date

Must-Have:

• Recent experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Experience in a home care setting, working with Certified Home Health Agencies, Licensed Home Care Service Agencies, or Managed Long-Term Care.
• Experience providing primary care to homebound individuals and care management for persons receiving home and community-based services.

Description:The role requires the ability to review health status questions and make evaluations based on UAS criteria for enrollment.Candidates must be comfortable working with technology in the workplace.Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing is essential.Understanding state and agency regulations governing nursing practices is necessary.Strong organizational and communication skills are required, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.Candidates should possess sensitivity to the concerns of others.The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment is crucial.The job includes performing initial in-home evaluations of patients.Responsibilities involve reviewing consumer medical documentation relevant to each case.Data entry into electronic forms and documentation of any concerns during the evaluation process are required.Emphasizing continuity of care to reduce gaps in treatment plans is a key responsibility.Candidates will discuss healthcare options and supports needed with consumers.Initiating communication for enrollment into managed care plans is part of the role.Enhancing relationships with interdisciplinary care team members is important for improving care coordination.Collecting quality review data and managing required documentation is necessary.Identifying opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention is expected.Maintaining knowledge of community resources and payor requirements is essential.Meeting established performance standards for this position is required.Additional duties may be assigned as needed.