RN Home Health Assessor (LHCA) at Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title
Field Registered Nurse Assessor (Bronx, NY)
Date
Monday, August 26, 2024
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Field Registered Nurse Assessor (Bronx, NY)
Location - Bronx, New York
Yearly Base Pay - $107,000-$118,000
Schedule - Full time schedule available, with hybrid remote work setting
Delivering Care, Managing Assessments, Supporting Every Patient!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and providing quality care to New York’s most vulnerable residents? Maximus is seeking Field Registered Nurse Assessors to join our team.
About the role:
Maximus is currently seeking Field Nurse Assessors to provide outstanding home assessment services to vulnerable populations and meet position qualifications to support the New York Independent Assessor Program (NYIAP). The program serves the State of New York by conducting a UAS assessment to determine eligibility for community-based long-term services. NYIAP Nurse Assessors conduct conflict-free assessments of these individuals using the Community Health Assessment tool to determine whether they qualify for these services. In this role, the Field Nurse Assessor will have the opportunity to assist the clinical leadership team with conducting home assessments in the Bronx.
*This position will support the Bronx with surges in demand. The position requires attending and conducting assessments in consumer homes, facilities, or through a telehealth modality, depending on operational need.
Key Responsibilities:
-Travel: Clustered field visits limited to one borough or geographical area
-Assessments: Perform in-home, in-facility, or telehealth assessments that includes evaluation of individual’s health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences using the UAS-NY assessment tool within the prescribed timeframes of the assessments.
-Partnership: Establish and maintain positive relationships with consumers, caregivers, and facility staff.
-Accuracy: Regularly review medical documentation, reporting any concerns, conflicting information, or issues that may arise during the evaluation process.
What we offer:
At Maximus, we believe in the power of teamwork and mutual success. Our benefits reflect this philosophy by supporting your physical health, financial wellbeing, and work/life balance, ensuring your equipped for all the moments that matter.
- Competitive Health Benefits
- 401K With Company Match
- Paid Accrued Sick Leave and 11 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness and Discount Programs
- Career Development and Promotional Opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serve as the lead content knowledge expert concerning the review and research of provided clinical information.

- Perform clinical case reviews and consultations

- Provide direct supervision to assigned team of nursing and/or other clinical staff

- Provide subject matter expertise related to medical necessity and level of care criteria and application thereof

- Provides education and clinical training to staff in area of expertise

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

-Enter assessment data into the UAS-NY online application and transmit, as required.
-Code the UAS assessment correctly based on training and guidelines in the UAS-NY Community Health Assessment Reference Manual.
-Review non-qualified assessments with the Clinical Quality Assurance Department.
-Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, payor requirements, and network services for target population.
-Maintain updated knowledge of the UAS-NY assessment process.
-Review consumer medical documentation and/or health referral forms, as relevant to the case.
-Document any concerns, conflicting information, other issues that surface during the evaluation process.
-Perform other duties as many be assigned by the Senior Manager or other project management.
Minimum Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of practice is required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required

- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience

- Minimum 1 year supervisory experience preferred

-2+ years RN experience in-home care.
-Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of New York.
-Bachelors’ Degree in health, social services, or communications.
-Ability to travel locally.
-Reliable form of transportation may include ride-sharing options.
Preferred Qualifications
-Prior experience using the UAS-NY Community assessment tool.
Home Office Requirements
-Maximus provides company-issued cellphone.
-Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment.
-Reliable high-speed internet service with 100 Mbps download speed (www.speedtest.net)
-Private and secure home office workspace.
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EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
107,000.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
118,000.00