Field Assessment Registered Nurse
Healthfirst
Field Assessment Registered Nurse
Healthfirst
Non-profit insurer offering MLTC, Medicare Advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
·Conducts home assessments (and virtual assessments, as needed) for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilities or virtually
·Navigates multiple technology/digital platforms such as UAS software, electronic medical records, TruCare, etc., to conduct and document comprehensive assessments accurately and efficiently
·Completes assessment of service needs per CMT and member's family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments
·Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission
·Conducts in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning
·Liaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status
·Provides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance
·Provides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies
·Ensures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan
·Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
·New York State RN license
·Ability to travel around downstate New York which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester.
·Prior work experience requiring technological proficiency including the ability to navigate multiple technology platforms and modalities
·Prior work experience requiring intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
·Prior work experience requiring time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
·For PEDS positions only: 1 year of pediatric clinical field experience and/or experience with families and child serving systems, including child welfare and/or medically fragile/developmentally disabled populations
Preferred Qualifications:
·Work experience using electronic patient health information (PHI) database usage especially UAS
·Previous field-based experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member's care by making home or facility visits for intake/reassessments or start of care (SOC) Community Home Health Agency (CHHA) visits
·Work experience preferred in one or more of the following areas, geriatrics, home care, discharge planning, case management, and/or medical surgical nursing
·Knowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCP
·Experience working with a frail adult or elderly population with the ability to determine appropriate care plans and services for frail population as well as negotiate initial service plans so that members and families are in agreement
·Language preferences - Spanish, Russian, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese
·Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads
·NY state driver’s license
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Hiring Range*:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $102,000 - $120,000
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
Non-profit insurer offering MLTC, Medicare Advantage.
Healthfirst is a nonprofit health insurer in the New York metropolitan area offering a range of health plans, including Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) for people who need ongoing care, Medicare Advantage with extra benefits, and the Essential Plan for income-qualified individuals. MLTC coordinates in-home and community-based care; Medicare Advantage combines Medicare with additional benefits in a single plan; the Essential Plan provides affordable coverage through a low-cost option, all delivered through a network of healthcare providers funded by premiums and government support. It differentiates itself through its nonprofit status, strong local focus, and partnerships that connect New Yorkers to a coordinated set of public-program-aligned products alongside Medicare Advantage. Its goal is to expand access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage for New Yorkers, especially vulnerable groups, by leveraging its local presence and provider network.
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