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Registered Nurse / Nurse Assessor (Hybrid-Remote)

Registered Nurse / Nurse Assessor (Hybrid-Remote)

Bronx, New York

Overview:

  • The Registered Nurse Assessor will work for the New York Independent Assessor Program, conducting UAS assessments to determine eligibility for community-based long-term services.
  • The role demands robust qualifications and a dedication to ensuring accurate assessments in telehealth or in-home settings.
  • 2-3 cases per day.
  • This is a remote-hybrid working opportunity.
  • Contract opportunity, offering up to 35/40 hours per week, depending on the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for reviewing favorable and partially favorable determinations in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Render medical necessity determinations for cases assigned.
  • Resolve all other technical issues within reconsideration assigned.
  • Review cases or sites assigned to determine and summarize facts and assess any issues identified.
  • Perform other special projects not related to a specific case such as general legal research, general medical research, drafting proposal sections, or acting as a liaison for a specific project, when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
  • Perform initial assessments of consumers that includes evaluation of health status, functional status, strengths, care needs, and preferences.
  • Review consumer medical documentation and or health referral forms, as relevant to the case.
  • Enter assessment data into the UAS-NY online application and transmit, as required-Code the UAS assessment correctly based on training and guidelines in the UAS-NY Community Health Assessment Reference Manual.
  • Document outcomes of calls to consumers and scheduled appointment
  • Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and project changes pertaining to quality and validity of assessment.
  • Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with leadership and interdisciplinary care team members to facilitate receipt of services.
  • Review non-qualified assessments with the Clinical Quality Assurance Department.
  • Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, and network services for target population.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Active RN license required. Minimum 2 years clinical experience required with RN license.
  • Minimum of 2 years' home setting experience, including work with CHHAs, LHCAs, MLTC, or as a paraprofessional (e.g., HHA, LPN and/or Private Duty Nursing).
  • Active and valid RN license in the state of New York.
  • Travel ability within assigned region, including to consumer homes.
  • Active and valid New York State Driver’s License or ID.
  • Ability to conduct in-home health assessments throughout assigned region.
  • Proficiency in navigating web-based applications, Microsoft Outlook & Word, and conducting assessments via Zoom.
  • Knowledge of nursing theory, state, and agency regulations.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work with multi-generational consumers, demonstrate sensitivity, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capability to manage multiple complex tasks and work independently.

Home Office Requirements:

  • Company-issued computer equipment
  • Reliable high-speed internet service
  • Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
  • Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

Compensation:

  • Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.
  • Hourly salary is just one component of the total compensation package.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plan that incorporates all time (i.e. vacation, personal, holiday, sick leave, bereavement, etc.) into one program that offers up to 40 hours of PTO every calendar year.
  • Dental, vision, disability, and life coverage available through our provider networks.
  • Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation

Expected hours:

  • No more than 40 per week

Physical setting:

  • Long term care
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth


Location: Bronx County | Salary: 35 - 48 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 18/07/2024

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