Location: Bronx,NY, USA
We have multiple openings for a Field Assessment RN. This is a field-based, contract to hire position with good performance. Location – Bronx, NY area Pay – $52/hr Start date – Monthly start dates Hours – M-F 9am – 5:30pm EST (40 hours/wk) Contract Type – contract to hire (6 months) Vaccine Requirement – No Hybrid schedules for UAS Assessment Nurses- 1 day remote, 4 days field 2 days remote 3 days field *Required Skills & Education:* * Temp Field, Assessment RN * Must have NY active RN lic. * New York State RN license. * Ability to travel in and around Bronx, New York. * Unexpired NY state driver's license or NYS DMV ID * 2 assessments/day (2 hours/assessment) – lot of paperwork though * Visit at their homes, clinics, varies facilities in Bronx area * Can use public transportation – don't need own car * Doesn't need to have previous field work experience – just passionate about helping the community ** Must be willing to go to all underprivileged facilities including homeless shelters ** ** given a “palm” to use in case of emergency ** ** will start on a Tuesday, orientation for first couple of days ** ** then virtual training followed by 1 day of in field assessment ** will need to take 2 tests and need to pass, 95% ** ** all in training is 4 weeks in total ** ** will not have to go into the office, 100% field base ** ** ideally live in Bronx or Manhattan, not outside of these 2 areas ** (West Chester, Yonkers) ** ** Or RN's who work Bronx will be considered ** Additional info: ** Hybrid schedule - 1 to 2 days remote ** Position Purpose: Position Overview * As an Assessment RN you will visit members in their homes at intervals required by the Department of Health (DOH) and complete appropriate documentation to determine members' enrollment, service needs, and continued plan eligibility. This position coordinates with Care Management Team (CMT) to maintain efficient and effective operations of our long term care plans such as Complete Care, FIDA, and Senior Health Partners. Responsibilities Bulleted responsibilities * RN Conducts assessments for prospective members and re-assessments of current members as well as identify enrollment and or eligibility by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home e.g. skilled nursing facilities. * RN conducts In-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning. * RN Completes assessment of members needs due to changing conditions. * Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home placement eligibility. * Coordination with home care agencies, vendors, pharmacies, medical providers and CMT regarding needs identified. * Provides community-based education for our frail population including self- care and preventative care. * Additional duties as assigned, including care management tasks as needed. Preferred Qualifications: * Geriatrics * Home Care * Discharge Planning * Case Management * Medical Surgical Nursing * Electronic patient health information (PHI) database experience * 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 agree. * Time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills * Field experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member's/patient's care. * Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads. * Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills #INDPM Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insuranceExperience: * Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * RN (NY) (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY 10458