Field, Assessment RN, $10,000, Sign-On Bonus, Bilingual Spanish/English, Bronx, NY

HF Management Services•New York City, NY

12d•$81,100 - $117,470•Onsite

About The Position

Great opportunity for any RN, nursing background - recent nursing grads and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply! This is a field based role. You will work in the field either a 4 day or 5 day work schedule. These are the highlights of the assessment nurse position- $10,000, Sign-On Bonus, Competitive salary & annual bonus Field either 4 days10 hours or 5 days 8 hours work schedule. No weekends/holidays/night shifts 24 days of PTO, 29 days after 1 year of employment Comprehensive benefit plan options Extensive 4-6 week training program Community based nursing Dedicated, supportive & tenured team If you are passionate about what you do and want to work for a company that is focused on the future and dedicated to making a difference in people's lives, then Healthfirst is for you. 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 Healthfirst’s long term care plans such as CompleteCare, FIDA, and Senior Health Partners. The Assessment RN makes field assessments in and around Bronx, New York at intervals required by the Department of Health (DOH) and completes 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 Healthfirst’s long term care plans.

Requirements

New York State RN license
Ability to travel in and around Bronx, New York
Unexpired NY state driver’s license or NYS ID
Bilingual Spanish/English

Nice To Haves

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 are in agreement
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.

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 commnity based education for our frail population including self care and preventative care.
Additional duties as assigned,including care management tasks as needed.