Nurse Assessor, Home Health (RN) - TAG MedStaffing

Job Overview - Nurse Assessor, Home Health (RN):
Join our client's dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Assessor in Rochester, NY. This flexible role allows you to split your time between in-home assessments and telehealth consultations, providing care and support to patients while helping to guide their long-term health service plans.

Compensation: $52/hour
Location: Rochester, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2 days of home assessments, 3 days of telehealth (Flexible hours)

Responsibilities as the Nurse Assessor, Home Health (RN):

• Health Assessments: Conduct in-home evaluations of patients, assessing health status, care needs, and preferences to guide long-term care service plans.
• Documentation: Review patient medical documentation, record evaluation data into electronic systems, and identify any concerns during the assessment process.
• Care Coordination: Facilitate communication between patients, care teams, and managed care health plans to ensure seamless care coordination and service delivery.
• Health Planning: Discuss healthcare options, supports, and service vendor options with patients and help them understand available waiver options.
• Data Collection: Gather data to support quality reviews and track care outcomes, documenting case notes in the CRM.

Qualifications for the Nurse Assessor, Home Health (RN):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or an accredited RN program.
• Experience: 2+ years in Home Care with CHHA, LHCSA, or MLTC.
• Assessments: Skilled in conducting UAS or OASIS assessments and care planning for homebound or elderly patients.
• Technical Skills: UAS-NY experience (roles 40 or 45) within the last year preferred.
• Population: Experience in managing chronic diseases and geriatric care in home settings preferred.
• Home Care Background: Prior experience as an LPN or paraprofessional with RN home care experience preferred.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.