Job Title: Assessment Nurse Location: New York, New York Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Integrated Care Overview: The Assessment Nurse is responsible for assessing the physical health, cognitive abilities, social needs, and overall daily living skills of both potential and current residents at Inspir Carnegie Hill. This role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations to determine the necessary level of care, ensuring residents receive the appropriate support and services. The Nurse Evaluator Specialist will work closely with the Integrated Care Team, healthcare professionals, residents, and their families to develop and implement personalized service plans. Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive home evaluations for prospective residents and re-evaluations of current residents using the ICH approved evaluation tools, Yardi EHR, and NY DOH forms.
- Conduct evaluations in settings other than homes as needed, such as skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, etc.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents' physical health, cognitive abilities, social needs, and daily living skills.
- In collaboration with ICT at the community, develop individualized service plans based on evaluation findings, ensuring that residents receive appropriate support and services.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, residents, and their families to discuss evaluation results and service plans.
- Observe and reevaluate residents regularly to ensure that their service plans remain appropriate and effective.
- Document evaluation findings and service plans accurately and maintain resident records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provide guidance and support to residents and their families regarding available services and resources.
- Participate in ICT and multidisciplinary meetings to discuss resident care and evaluation outcomes.
- Stay updated on best practices and regulatory requirements related to assisted living evaluations and care planning.
- Review previous nursing evaluations/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in service plans.
- Lead an active role in gathering clinical information from various healthcare setting, necessary in determining the level of care required by a prospective resident to ensure the community can provide the necessary support and services.
- Ensure he/she represents Inspir Carnegie Hill with the highest level of professionalism and customer service when collaborating with prospective residents, families and other healthcare professionals.
What We are Looking For:
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN), licensed to practice in the state of New York with either:
- A baccalaureate degree and a minimum of two (2) years of full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing, where at least one (1) year of which was in a home health care agency, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other post-acute setting; or
- A diploma or associate's degree in nursing and at least four (4) years of recent full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing, where at least one (1) year of which was in a home health care agency, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other post-acute setting
- Ability to travel around downstate New York, including the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Westchester and parts of New Jersey.
- Experience in assisted living, home health or long-term care setting preferred
- Experience with and/or special interest in working with seniors
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.
- HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.
- Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.
- Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.
- Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package including monthly commissions, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more. Inspir believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspir strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)