Duration: 12 Months (Remote)
Training: One Month (Remote)
Shift: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Department - Independent Assessor (IA) Project
Reports To: Regional Nurse Manager – Nurse Ops Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Assessor is responsible for conducting accurate assessments for consumers seeking community based long term care services and supports.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform initial assessments of consumers that includes evaluation of health status, functional status, strengths, care needs, and preferences.
2. Review consumer medical documentation and/or health referral forms, as relevant to the case.
3. Enter assessment data into the UAS-NY online application and transmit, as required.
4. Code the UAS assessment correctly based on training and guidelines in the UAS-NY Community Health Assessment Reference Manual.
5. Document outcomes of calls to consumers and scheduled appointments.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to conduct in-home health assessments throughout the assigned region in the state of New York.
- Ability to review health status questions and make evaluations and determinations based on UAS criteria.
- Computer literacy including ability to navigate Web-based applications, Microsoft Outlook & Microsoft Word; ability to navigate and conduct assessments via Zoom.
- Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing; knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- (2) years of experience in a HOME setting within the last ten (10) years
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
REQUIRED LICENSURE
- Current RN Licensure in New York State
- New York State ID or Driver’s License
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road