Job Description - Registered Nurse (Home Health) - HYBRID
*Duration: 12 Months + Extension (Upto 5 Years)*
*Summary:*
Ability to review health status questions and make evaluations and determinations based on UAS criteria for enrollment; ability to work with technology in the workplace; knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing; knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices; excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-generational consumers; ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of others; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and a strong ability to work independently.
*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : *
*1.* Perform initial in-home pre-evaluation of patients that includes evaluation of health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences and guides the development of individualized long term care service plans
*2.* Review consumer medical documentation and or health referral forms, as relevant to the case
*3.* Enter evaluation data into electronic evaluation form and transmit, as required
*4.* Document any concerns, conflicting information, other issues that surface during the evaluation process
*5.* Emphasize continuity of care, thus reducing or eliminating fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in treatment plan
*6.* Discuss with consumer on health care options, supports needed, service vendor options and waiver options
*7.* Initiate communication between the Call Center and eligible consumers for enrollment into a managed care health plan
*8.* Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members to improve care coordination and facilitate service delivery
*9.* Collect quality review data and any required documentation to support outcome measurements and record case notes into CRM
*10.* Identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention
*11.* Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, payor requirements, and network services for target population
*12.* Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position.
*13.* Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management.
*Required Experience* : All nurse assessors MUST meet the following requirements.
* Two (2) years of experience in a HOME setting within the last ten (10) years; this may include:
* Working in the field for a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA), or Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC).
* Conducting assessments that are similar to the UAS such as OASIS.
* Providing primary care to homebound persons.
* Care management for persons receiving home and community-based services including Hospice and Assisted Living.
* Home care experience as a paraprofessional (e.g., Home Health Aide) or Licensed Practical Nurse.
*Preferred Experience :* In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the additional experience represents the gold standard candidate for this position.
* Experience conducting assessments in UAS-NY (role 40 or 45), especially in the last 365 days .
* Experience caring for a geriatric population and managing their chronic diseases, especially in the home setting.
*OTHER :* The following are examples of experience that may count toward preferred qualifications, but does not satisfy the required qualifications on their own.
* Home care experience with only one patient (i.e., private duty nursing).
* Case management that is limited to utilization reviews for a health plan or a combination of hospital and health plan case management.
* Assessments that were all conducted telephonically and did not involve going into the home.
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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