VNS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Manhattan, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Audits UAS assessments for all VNS Health Plans product lines to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Conducts change in condition assessments, as well as other assessments as needed. Works under general supervision.
What We Provide
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
- Reviews Uniform Assessment System (UAS) assessments completed by internal staff and external vendors to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, consistent and appropriate.
- Compares Aide Task Service Plan (ATSP) versus UAS responses to ensure validity/accuracy of determined home health aide hours.
- Reviews audit reports to identify trends and areas for improvement. Makes recommendations for change, as appropriate.
- Conducts comprehensive clinical, psycho-social, and financial risk assessments of members as needed. Maintains member confidentiality and compliance with HIPPA requirements.
- Completes required assessment form (UASNY) and other VNS Health Plans documents within the required timeframes and in accordance with VNS Health Plans established policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines and regulations.
- Identifies appropriate home health aide hours based on Personal Care Assessment /other appropriate tool and program guidelines.
- Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned.
- Stays abreast of current and potential changes to federal, state and local statutes and regulations and applicable UAS and quality assurance standards. Makes recommendations to department leadership based on changes.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certifications:
- License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State Required
- Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card may be required as determined by operational needs.
Education:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- Master's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum two years nursing experience in an institution, Home Care or Managed Long Term Care Program Required
- Experience conducting enrollments Preferred
- Strong knowledge of federal and state health care regulations related to Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and long term care Preferred
- Effective oral, written and communication skills Required
- General managerial experience and negotiation skills Preferred
- Proficiency in personal computer operations including MS Office applications Required
- Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs Preferred
- Knowledge of geriatric population Preferred
VNS Health Job ID #R010713. Posted job title: Rn Home Health
About VNS Health
VNS Health is one of the nations largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives uswe help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 neighbors who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of those we serve in New York and beyond.
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical benefits
- Benefits start day 1