Title: RN - Nurse Assessor

Location: Central NY (Hybrid Role – 3 Days Onsite & 2 Days Remote) 1 month training session remote

Duration: 12 Months Extension (to 5 Years)

Shift Timings: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Weekly Hours: 30 Hrs – 40 Hrs

Pay Rate: $56/Hr. On W2

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Assessor is responsible for conducting accurate assessments for consumers seeking community based long term care services and supports.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform initial assessments of consumers that includes evaluation of health status, functional status, strengths, care needs, and preferences.

2. Review consumer medical documentation and/or health referral forms, as relevant to the case.

3. Enter assessment data into the UAS-NY online application and transmit, as required.

4. Code the UAS assessment correctly based on training and guidelines in the UAS-NY Community Health Assessment Reference Manual.

5. Document outcomes of calls to consumers and scheduled appointments.

6. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and project changes pertaining to quality and validity of assessments.

7. Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with leadership and interdisciplinary care team members to facilitate receipt of services.

8. Review non-qualified assessments with the Clinical Quality Assurance Department.

9. Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and network services for the target population.

10. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

(2) years of experience in a HOME setting within the last ten (15) years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience conducting assessments in UAS (role 40 or 45), especially in the last 365 days

Experience with the geriatric population, chronic diseases, especially in the home setting

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health & human services field

REQUIRED LICENSURE

Current RN Licensure in New York State

New York State ID or Driver’s License