A home healthcare organization in New York City is currently seeking a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Queens as their new Nurse Assessor. In this role, the Nurse Assessor (RN) will be responsible for functioning as the medical / physical health lead on the Housing Provider Team responsible for assessing class members’ service needs currently and upon transition to their supported apartments. 

Responsibilities:

• Formulate specific clinical summary documentation and recommendations about class members’ transition to their apartments
• Provide professional expertise necessary to determine class members' eligibility
• Perform health assessments based on reports from a doctor and records and medical provider by approving or denying services eligibility
• Make recommendations related to the care needs regarding the class member’s health and safety welfare
• Formulate specific clinical summary documentation and recommendations about class members’ transition to their apartments
• Maintain up-to-date charting and other documentation as required; perform periodic home visits on class members to assess the client’s functioning in the community
• Provide crisis intervention, including emergency hospital admission support
• Coordinate medical/medication services with external providers, including primary care and behavioral health clinics, Doctors, Psychiatrist, and pharmacies
• Maintain scheduled assessment appointments booked with class members within a certain number of days from an In-Reach contact with them
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN)
• Previous experience in Primary and Behavioral Health Intake Assessment.
• Knowledge of the Community Mental Health System and various community resources and understanding of entitlements and enrollment requirements related to Managed Long-Term Care and Certified Health Home agency
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient
• Solid assessment and documentation skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• 5 of experience working with older Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses
• Certification in Geriatric Nursing
• Proficiency in Health-related computer applications.