Field UAS Assessment Nurse (Remote / Contract-to-Perm) $55/hr + expenses

Position Title: Field UAS Assessment Nurse

Location: Westchester/Bronx/New Rochelle/Manhattan, New York or New Jersey (for travel to NY)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Daily field visits required)

Languages: Bilingual in Chinese, Korean, Bengali, and Spanish (Please indicate languages on the resume)

Position Summary: As a Field UAS Assessment Nurse, you will conduct UAS Assessments to support care management within the specified territories. You will be responsible for conducting a minimum of 13-15 cases per week or 3 per day, each with 200 questions, taking up to 2 hours per case. Training will be provided for recent graduates.

Required Experience:

• UAS Certified RN licensed in the state of NY OR
• Recent graduate with a NY State RN License

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Health Education (experience and education combination considered)

Required Licensure/Certification:

• NY State RN License

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Conduct face-to-face assessments of members' functional, medical, behavioral, psychosocial, and community resource needs.
• Provide assessment information to the Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) and act as a facilitator to ensure members' needs are met.
• Develop Individualized Care Plans (ICP) or Person-Centered Service Plans (PCSP) based on members' clinical, behavioral, and social needs, addressing barriers to care.
• Assess members' health status and ensure they receive necessary medical and supportive services.
• Modify ICP/PCSP as needed based on member progress.
• Manage care transitions, communicate effectively for member care and discharge planning.
• Explain medical benefits, policies, and procedures to members, providers, and community agencies.
• Participate in clinical case reviews and document assessment activities.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources, payer requirements, and network services.
• Collaborate with other Care Managers to improve clinical practice and develop relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide backup to other Assessment nurses.
• Analyze data to enhance care delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Strong clinical assessment skills in the adult population and chronic disease management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Accountability and responsibility for care outcomes.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Reimbursable Travel Expenses:

• Gas
• Mileage
• Parking Fees
• Tolls (One-way)
• Internet (Up to $65 per month)
• Ride-Sharing Services