Maximus is currently hiring hybrid remote Registered Nurse Assessors for the New York Independent Assessor Program, conducting UAS assessments 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 target population.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' home setting experience within the last 15 years, including work with CHHAs, LHCAs, MLTC, or as a paraprofessional (e.g., HHA, LPN and/or Private Duty Nursing).
- Travel ability within assigned region, including to consumer homes.
- Active and valid New York State Driver’s License or ID.
- Ability to conduct in-home health assessments throughout assigned region.
- Proficiency in navigating web-based applications, Microsoft Outlook & Word, and conducting assessments via Zoom.
- Knowledge of nursing theory, state, and agency regulations.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with multi-generational consumers, demonstrate sensitivity, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Capability to manage multiple complex tasks and work independently.
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Work Location: Remote