Description and Requirements *Great opportunity for any RN background - recent nursing grads and experienced nurses are all welcome to apply! This is a Hybrid position with 2 days Remote and 3 days in the field. Highlights of the position: • No weekends/holidays/night shifts • 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.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Conduct home assessments for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills.  As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilitiesComplete assessments of service needs per Care Management Team and member's family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustmentsReview previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admissionConduct in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planningLiaison between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial statusProvide feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performanceProvide grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategiesEnsure (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care planAdditional duties as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

New York State RN licenseAbility to travel in and around Bronx, New YorkUnexpired NY state driver’s license or NYS DMV ID

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

GeriatricsHome CareDischarge PlanningCase ManagementMedical Surgical NursingElectronic patient health information (PHI) database experienceKnowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCPExperience 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 agreementTime management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skillsField experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member's/patient’s careDemonstrated ability handling heavy caseloadsIntermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $81,100 - $117,470

All Other Locations (within approved locations): $71,600 - $106,505

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.