Hybrid Intake Registered Nurse (RN) - UAS Brooklyn

CareSource • New York, NY

18d • $100,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: The Intake Nurse - RN is responsible for assessing potential new members for eligibility for the program and for explaining the program to them and their families. Responsible for knowing required outreach activities within the community and the assessment of eligibility and safety of potential members. Collaborates with other members of the Intake/Outreach team and the clinical team to assure the appropriate provision of services to new members. Communicates with potential members, family, referral sources and physicians to assure a seamless transition to managed long term care. Essential Functions: Conducts outreach in the community as needed. Performs the initial assessment using the UAS (Uniform Assessment System) tool. Evaluates potential members for eligibility and safety. Determines the care needs of potential members and formulates the initial plan of care. Communicates with the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service. Completes all enrollment documentation in a timely manner. Serves as a community resource for intake issues. Demonstrates the ability to integrate age specific requirements with individual developmental, mental, social and cultural needs when performing procedures for geriatric members. Perform any other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Nursing required
• One (1) year experience working in an acute care setting required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize the equipment necessary to perform their job duties
• Convey a positive attitude by being friendly, kind and interested in helping others
• Create a home-like, healing environment by being courteous and respectful to all
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of New York required
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and verifiable insurance.
• Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Home care and management experience preferred
• Managed Long Term Care experience preferred
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of organization
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Experience using multiple languages may be required based on operational needs

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach in the community as needed.
• Performs the initial assessment using the UAS (Uniform Assessment System) tool.
• Evaluates potential members for eligibility and safety.
• Determines the care needs of potential members and formulates the initial plan of care.
• Communicates with the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service.
• Completes all enrollment documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves as a community resource for intake issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate age specific requirements with individual developmental, mental, social and cultural needs when performing procedures for geriatric members.
• Perform any other job-related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree