RN Assessment Nurse

Overview

RN UAS Assessment Nurse: Full-Time Special Project (3 Months)

Special Project Opportunity

• Supports a full-time community health assessment project with Elderwood IPA for approximately three (3) months.
• Opportunity to transition into per diem RN opportunities through Elderwood Staffing Solutions after the project concludes.
• Flexible scheduling with the ability to pick up shifts ranging from occasional coverage to part-time or full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive Community Health Assessments
• Perform NYS UAS assessments in members’ homes or through virtual visits
• Evaluate functional status, medical needs, behavioral health factors, and community supports
• Complete required 6-month face-to-face reassessments
• Clinical Evaluation & Care Insight
• Identify changes in member condition, functional ability, and care needs
• Compare reassessment findings to baseline data to monitor health status and risk factors
• Recognize potential safety concerns or health deterioration and escalate appropriately
• Collaboration & Care Coordination
• Communicate findings with care management teams, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary partners
• Provide education to members and caregivers regarding chronic conditions, medications, and care planning
• Documentation & Compliance
• Complete detailed documentation in the electronic medical record and NYS UAS systems
• Ensure assessments meet DOH, Medicaid, CMS, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and Elderwood IPA policies

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State in good standing
• BSN, AAS, or Diploma in Nursing
• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience
• At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations
• Experience completing NYS UAS assessments strongly preferred
• Valid New York State driver’s license
• Comfortable conducting in-home and virtual assessments
• Experience using EMR/EHR systems