UAS RN Assessor

Village Care•New York, NY

11d•$105,000 - $113,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join VillageCare as a Full-Time Nurse Assessor and embrace the opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of your community. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while engaging with diverse patients who rely on your expertise . In this role, you'll solve complex challenges and provide customer-centric solutions, all within a supportive and energetic environment. With a competitive salary ranging from $103,000 to $110,000 , you will be rewarded for your commitment to excellence and integrity in healthcare. You will receive great benefits including a generous PTO package, 10 Paid Holidays, Personal and Sick time, Medical/Dental/Vision, HRA/FSA, Education Reimbursement, Retirement Savings 403(b) with a 5% yearly employer contribution, Life and Disability, Commuter Benefits, mileage reimbursement, Paid Family Leave, and access to additional employee discounts. Don't miss this chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your skills while offering a work-life balance. Apply today and make a difference! Introduction: VillageCare is a community-based, not-for-profit organization serving people with chronic care needs, as well as seniors and individuals in need of continuing care and managed care services. Our mission is to promote healing, better health and well-being to the fullest extent possible. Our care is offered through a number of Medicaid and Medicare managed care plans, and through our Assisted Living Program. VillageCare has delivered quality health care and social services to individuals residing within New York City for over 45 years. Our service area now includes all five boroughs of NYC, as well as Westchester, Nassau, and Putnam counties. Your day as a Nurse Assessor : As a Nurse Assessor at VillageCare , you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our Members through comprehensive assessments using the NYS Department of Health Universal Assessment System (UAS). Your responsibilities include : C onducting both in-person and telephonic assessments , where you'll evaluate clinical, social, and individual needs to create tailored care plans. Collaborating with our assessment scheduling team, you'll confirm assessment sessions and engage with Members, families, and providers to gather crucial information. Your clinical expertise will guide you in reviewing care plans, providing essential self-care training, and ensuring Members have access to valuable resources. You'll document assessments promptly and work closely with the Quality Manager and UAS Nurse Reviewer to enhance the accuracy of assessments . Additionally, your involvement in quality improvement initiatives will help elevate service delivery, ensuring that Members and their care teams are satisfied and supported in their journey towards health and independence.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate's degree in nursing is , while a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Holding an active NYS RN License and valid NYS identification is essential.
Candidates should bring at least two years of clinical experience, ideally in home health care or within a health plan.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must , along with proficiency in standard office software applications like MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NYS Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) and Medicaid/Medicare plans will enhance your candidacy.
Proficiency in the NYS Department of Health's Uniform Assessment System (NYS-UAS) is preferred, although we will facilitate training.
Familiarity with electronic health records systems and the ability to communicate in the languages spoken by VCMAX Members, such as Spanish or Mandarin, will further contribute to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

Conducting both in-person and telephonic assessments , where you'll evaluate clinical, social, and individual needs to create tailored care plans.
Collaborating with our assessment scheduling team, you'll confirm assessment sessions and engage with Members, families, and providers to gather crucial information.
Your clinical expertise will guide you in reviewing care plans, providing essential self-care training, and ensuring Members have access to valuable resources.
You'll document assessments promptly and work closely with the Quality Manager and UAS Nurse Reviewer to enhance the accuracy of assessments .
Additionally, your involvement in quality improvement initiatives will help elevate service delivery, ensuring that Members and their care teams are satisfied and supported in their journey towards health and independence.