OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse Assessor will work for a government programme, conducting assessments such as UAS and OASIS 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.
This is a remote hybrid working opportunity. 2 cases per day, field-day, 3 cases per day remote days.
This is a 5-year long contract opportunity, that offers long term stability.
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week, unless requested by the client and authorised.

JOB 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.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE

Nursing: 2 years (Required)
Home health: 2 years (Required) this includes work with CHHAs, LHCAs, MLTC, or as a paraprofessional (e.g., HHA, LPN and/or Private Duty Nursing).
UAS/OASIS/Assessment: 1 year (Preferred)
RN License (Required)

BENEFITS

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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.

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
Pay: $38.00 - $50 per hour

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