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 Bronx area in New York City. The position requires attending and conducting assessments in consumer homes and through a telehealth modality.
Essential Duties & 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 the target population.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project manager.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- 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 Skills:
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY