Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic
MAXIMUS, Inc
Bronx, NY
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Registered Nurse (Hybrid Remote - Bronx, NY)

Description & Requirements Maximus is currently hiring hybrid remote Registered Nurse (RN) UAS-Assessors to support the New York Independent Assessor Program (NYIAP). The New York Independent Assessor Program serves the State of New York by conducting UAS assessments to determine eligibility for community-based long-term services. The Registered Nurse Assessor will bring robust qualifications and a strong desire to contribute their knowledge and expertise to a meaningful program. This position is the front line ensuring consistent and accurate assessment are completed in a telehealth or in-home setting. * This position is hybrid and will support the Bronx area in New York City. The position requires attending and conducting assessments in consumer homes and through a telehealth modality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for reviewing favorable and partially favorable determinations in accordance with applicable regulations. * Render medical necessity determinations for cases assigned. * Resolve all other technical issues within reconsideration assigned. * Review cases or sites assigned to determine and summarize facts and assess any issues identified. * Perform other special projects not related to a specific case such as general legal research, general medical research, drafting proposal sections, or acting as a liaison for a specific project, when necessary. * Perform other duties as assigned by management. * Perform initial assessments of consumers that includes evaluation of health status, functional status, strengths, care needs, and preferences * Review consumer medical documentation and or health referral forms, as relevant to the case * 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 * Document outcomes of calls to consumers and scheduled appointments * Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and project changes pertaining to quality and validity of assessments * Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with leadership and interdisciplinary care team members to facilitate receipt of services * Review non-qualified assessments with the Clinical Quality Assurance Department * Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, and network services for target population * Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management. Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements: * Active RN license required. Minimum 2 years clinical experience required with RN license. * RN license in the state of New York * 2+ years' experience working in a home setting within the last 15 years * Ability to travel within assigned region including travel to consumer's homes NY State Driver's License or ID * Ability to conduct in-home health assessments throughout the assigned region in the state of New York. * Ability to review health status questions and make evaluations and determinations based on UAS criteria. * Computer literacy including the ability to navigate Web-based applications, Microsoft Outlook & Microsoft Word; ability to navigate and conduct assessments via Zoom. * Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing; knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-generational consumers. * Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of others. * Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and a strong ability to work independently. Preferred Requirements: * BSN in Nursing or Health & Human Services field * Experience conducting assessments in UAS in the last year * Experience working with the geriatric population, chronic diseases, especially in the home setting Home Office Requirements: * Candidates must have their own cell phone * Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment * Reliable high-speed internet service * Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity * Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds #NYMC #HighlightedJobs0409LI #HighlightedJobs0409X 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.