Field Based RN in the Bronx!
As an Assessment RN you will visit members in their homes at intervals required by the Department of Health and complete appropriate documentation to determine members' enrollment, service needs, and continued plan eligibility. This position coordinates with Care Management Team to maintain efficient and effective operations of Healthfirst's long term care plans such as Complete Care, FIDA, and Senior Health Partners.
Responsibilities Bulleted responsibilities
- Conducts assessments for prospective members and re-assessments of current members as well as identify enrollment and or eligibility by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home e.g. skilled nursing facilities.
- Conducts In-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning.
- RN Completes assessment of members needs due to changing conditions.
- Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home placement eligibility.
- Coordination with home care agencies, vendors, pharmacies, medical providers and CMT regarding needs identified.
- Provides community-based education for our frail population including self- care and preventative care.
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable traveling within the Bronx neighborhood
- Active NY RN License