Hybrid Assessment RN, Bronx NY $7500 Sign-On Bonus

Duties and ***** * Conduct home assessments 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 as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilities * Complete assessments of service needs per Care Management Team and members family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments * Review previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission * Conduct in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning * Liaison between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status * Provide feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance * Provide grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies * Ensure (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan * Additional duties as assigned Minimum ***** * New York State RN license * Ability to travel in and around Bronx, New York * Unexpired NY state driver’s license or NYS DMV ID Preferred ***** * Geriatrics * Home Care * Discharge Planning * Case Management * Medical Surgical Nursing * Electronic patient health information (PHI) database experience * Knowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCP * Experience 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 are in agreement * Time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills * Field experience assessing, planning, and evaluating members/patient’s care * Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads * Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills

Hiring Range*: * Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 - $117,470 * All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,600 - $106,505 As 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.