Job Title: Nurse Assessor
Location: travel throughout Bronx or Brooklyn
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: $50/hr
Overview:
The Nurse Assessor plays a crucial role in evaluating consumers seeking community-based long-term care services and supports. This position involves performing comprehensive assessments, coding and documenting information accurately, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment & Evaluation:
- Conduct initial assessments of consumers, evaluating health status, functional abilities, strengths, care needs, and preferences.
- Review consumer medical documentation and health referral forms as needed.
- Enter and code assessment data into the UAS-NY online application according to the UAS-NY Community Health Assessment Reference Manual.
- Document outcomes of calls and scheduled appointments.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with leadership and interdisciplinary care team members to facilitate service delivery.
- Review non-qualified assessments with the Clinical Quality Assurance Department.
Knowledge & Compliance:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and project changes affecting assessment quality and validity.
- Stay informed about community resources and network services available to the target population.
Additional Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or project management.
Assessment Details:
- Average Assessment Time: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Remote Assessments: Conduct 3 assessments per day
- In-Person Assessments: Conduct 2 assessments per day
- Travel: Includes 1 hour of travel time
- Safety: Training provided for security and safety; arrangements for additional personnel if needed for safety concerns
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of home health experience within the last 15 years.
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in New York State.
- Identification: New York State ID or Driver’s License.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficient with technology and computer systems.
- Ability to type at least 27 words per minute.
- Navigate multiple systems, including Maximus, HDS, and Work Instruction System.
- Systems Knowledge: Ability to perform online assessments and use various technology platforms effectively.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with UAS-NY and related community health assessment systems.
- Familiarity with HIPAA-compliant virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom).