Part-Time Assessment RN (UAS) Bronx, NY

Description and Requirements

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 virtual assessments, 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 facilities or virtually
• Completes assessment of service needs per CMT and member's family/caregiver's request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments
• Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission
• Conducts in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning
• Liaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status
• Provides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance
• Provides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies
• Ensures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and agree with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan
• Fulfills all scheduling activities to ensure prospects/ members/ caregivers are scheduled and are aware of the scheduled visits
• Be able to fully participate in orientation, training and meeting activities as the role requires
• Additional duties as assigned

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,099 - $116,480
• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,594 - $106,080