Field Assessment Nurse Bronx and Westchester Counties, NY
About the position
Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
• Utilize the NYS UAS Assessment as needed in the home or via telehealth to develop a person center service plan to meet the member's needs
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
• Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
Requirements
• Current, unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of relevant clinical work experience
• 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willing or ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
• New York state issued ID or ability to obtain one prior to hire
Nice-to-haves
• Behavioral health or clinical degree
• Experience with electronic charting
• Experience with arranging community resources
• Field-based work experience
• Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
• Proficient in use of UASNY
Benefits
• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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