Registered Nurse - UAS Assessor

Per Diem, In Person 
Pay Range: Competitive rates based on experience/contract assessment
Shifts: Days, Nights, and Weekends

Mission StatementGreater Careers is dedicated to our candidates and clients alike. Our mission is to ensure that we source and recruit innovative, quality-driven healthcare professionals based on our client's specifications and needs. Candidates are screened to complement healthcare placements with role-specific knowledge and experience before working.
Introduction

To conduct UAS assessments at intervals required by the Department of Health (DOH) to determine service needs and continued eligibility; coordinates with Care Management Team to maintain a high level of efficient and effective individualized Care Management operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide weekly work availability to our UAS coordinator.
• Notify our UAS coordinator promptly of scheduling delays or conflicts.
• Schedule appointments within 24 hours of case assignment (with email confirmation to UAS coordinator) for all scheduled appointments.
• The UAS assessment process must be completed within 7 days of case assignment.
• After finishing an assessment, the casemust be transmitted and related paperwork must be completedand submitted within 24 hours.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on all completed documents before finalizing and sending.
• Abide by and promote our agency’s administrative policies.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Maintain current and active Health Commerce System access.
• Maintain a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in formal education programs, conferences, workshops, and professional organizations.
• All consent and original intake assessment documents must be submitted within 5 days via mail or drop off at a health home location.
• Original vouchers for payment must be submitted bi-weekly.

Requirements

• UAS RN Requirements

 Medical

• A Physical within one year.
  • Needs to have a habituation statement on form or Drug screen done within 6 months.
• Rubella
• Rubeola
• PPD/QuantiFERON within one year.
  • Chest x-ray if positive. Dated after positive result.
• HEP B Form
  • In HR Paperwork
• Annual self-health assessment
• TB Screen
• Flu shot or declination.

Compliance Documents

• Nursing Registration
• Nursing License
• Malpractice Insurance
• CCM Certification (Preferred)
• UAS Certification (Required)
• 6 months exp with UAS work minimum.
• Tech Savy
• Microsoft Office
• Lenavi Pro is the software used by the UAS Nurses

Payroll documentation

• W4/W9
• IT2104
• Direct Deposit form
  • Void check or bank slip

HR Documents

• • Resume
  • Independent Contractor Agreement
  • Background Check (as of 1/1/2023)
  • Application
  • 8850 forms
  • Arbitration agreement
  • Code of conduct
  • Compliance training sign off.
  • Dress code.
  • Handbook receipt
  • HIPAA Form
  • HIV Confidentiality form
  • Job description LPN/RN
  • Photo ID Consent form
    • Collect Picture for ID Badge
  • I9
    • Need Acceptable forms of ID.
• Knowledge of current community health practices for the frail adult population, behavioral health, and cognitively impaired seniors and disabled including knowledge of physical health, aging, and loss, appropriate support services in the community, frequently used medications and their potential negative side-effects, depression, challenging behaviors, Alzheimer’s disease, and other disease-related dementias.

Experience And Skills Required

• Minimum of three to five years of demonstrated clinical and supervisory experience in an MLTC setting.
• Proven knowledge of UAS-NY Assessments.
• Knowledge of MLTC regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of current community health practices and resources available.
• Solid assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage difficult peer situations arising from medical care review.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written formats at all levels.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use computerized systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Travel by public transportation only in Manhattan all other cities require transportation via private vehicle.

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