Part-Time Assessment RN (UAS) Bronx, NY

Job Description: Great Part-Time opportunity for any RN with at least 1 year of UAS experience. You will work five days, Monday through Friday either mornings or afternoons which includes 4 hour shifts in 2 assigned boroughs. Highlights: No weekends/holidays/night shifts Extensive paid 4-6 week training program Community based nursing Dedicated, supportive & tenured team If you are passionate about what you do and want to work for a company that is focused on the future and dedicated to making a difference in people's lives, then Healthfirst is for you. As an Assessment RN (UAS) you will visit members in their homes at intervals required by the Department of Health (DOH) and complete appropriate documentation to determine members' enrollment, service needs, and continued plan eligibility. This position coordinates with Care Management Team (CMT) to maintain efficient and effective operations of Healthfirst's long term care plans such as CompleteCare, FIDA, and Senior Health Partners.Duties and Responsibilities: Conducts in-person (and virtualassessments, as needed)for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home, e.g. skilled nursing facilitiesor virtuallyCompletes assessment of service needs per CMT and member's family/caregiver's request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustmentsReviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admissionConducts in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planningLiaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial statusProvides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performanceProvides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategiesEnsures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and agree with enrollment in a managed long-term care planFulfills all scheduling activities to ensure prospects/ members/ caregivers are scheduled and are aware of the scheduled visitsBe able to fully participate in orientation, training and meeting activities as the role requiresAdditional duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsNew York State RN licenseAt least 1 year of prior UAS Assessment Nurse experienceAbility to travel within the BronxPreferred Qualifications: Previous field-based experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member's care by making home or facility visits for intake/reassessments or start of care (SOC) Community Home Health Agency (CHHA) visits Work experience preferred in one or more of the following areas, geriatrics, home care, discharge planning, case management, and/or medical surgical nursing Work experience using electronic patient health information (PHI) database usage especially UASUnexpired NY state driver's license or NYS IDKnowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCPExperience working with a frail adult or elderly population with the ability to determine appropriate care plans and services for frail population as well as negotiate initial service plans so that members and families agreeTime management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skillsLanguage preferences - Spanish, Russian, French, Creole, Mandarin, CantoneseDemonstrated ability handling heavy caseloadsIntermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skillsHiring Range*:Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,099 - $116,480All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,594 - $106,080As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.