General information
Job Posting Title
Lead Registered Nurse (Hybrid Remote-Suffolk County, New York)
Date
Friday, April 26, 2024
City
Riverhead
State
NY
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is currently seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to provide outstanding home assessment services to vulnerable populations and meet position qualifications to support the New York Independant Assessor Program (NYIAP). The NYIA Program serves the State of New York by conducting a UAS assessment to determine eligibility for community-based long-term services. In this role, the nurse will have the opportunity to conduct home assessments and develop leadership skills by supporting the Regional Nurse Manager and a team of Nurse Assessors.
This position is hybrid and will support the Suffolk County area in New York City. The position requires attending and conducting assessments in consumer homes and through a telehealth modality.
About the position
If you are passionate about providing outstanding home assessment services to vulnerable populations and meet position qualifications, then we are excited to meet you! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to conduct home assessments and develop leadership skills by supporting the Regional Nurse Manager and a team of Nurse Assessors. We offer competitive benefits and the opportunity to grow in a supportive and collaborative work environment. Take the next step in your career journey today and join our growing team!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for conducting clinical appointments and precepting new clinicians
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes pertaining to quality and validity of assessments
- Assess cases presented and utilizes clinical competencies to review and validate assessment outcomes
- Work collaboratively with manager to identify areas for improvement with process and quality of care
- Suggest training needs for assigned unit staff
- Provide technical assistance to assigned unit staff
- Support Company and project initiatives through various methods including messaging to the unit, leading assigned projects, training staff, participating in work groups, etc.
- Participate in performance, improvement, and quality assurance activities and related meetings
- Provide clinical and educational support to meet program goals
- Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position
- 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 appointments.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and project changes pertaining to quality and validity of assessments.
- 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 the target population.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of practice is required
- Two (2) or more years practicing experience as a Registered Nurse
- At least one (1) year of experience in training, precepting, acting as a clinical advisor, providing unit support, working in the field independently/successfully
- Must have active ID Number or be willing to obtain
- Preferred work experience with the adult/geriatric populations; home care experience, experience working with individuals with physical or developmental disabilities
- Required ability to travel throughout assigned region, up to 60%
-RN license in the state of New York
-2+ years RN experience in-home care
-Prior experience using the UAS-NY Community assessment tool, OASIS or MDS
-Ability to travel locally up to 50%
-Reliable form of transportation, may include public transportation services
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience conducting assessments in UAS (role 40 or 45)
- Experience with the geriatric population, chronic diseases, especially in the home setting
Home Office Requirements:
-Candidates must have their own cell phone
-Maximus provides 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
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus 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. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. 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. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
100,000.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
104,000.00
