RN Clinical Assessor - (Hybrid Remote - Washington County, Maine)

Registered Nurse, Clinical Assessor

Maximus is seeking a Registered Nurse, Clinical Assessor to join our growing team. As a Nurse Assessor, you will conduct person-centered assessments in accordance with contract directives, company processes, and contract requirements. You'll evaluate individuals in their homes, group homes, and care facilities to determine Long Term Care needs and appropriate placement options. This position requires the ability to commute within and cover Washington County, Maine.

About the Program: Maximus has been contracted to partner with the State of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Aging and Disability (OADS), as manager of its Statewide Assessing Services. This single Assessing Services Agency (ASA) Program will encompass a series of programs, including Long Term Care (LTC), ABI, ORC, ICF/IDD, GPU.

Why Maximus?

• Work/Life Balance Support
• Flexibility tailored to your needs!
• Competitive Compensation
• Bonuses based on performance included!
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
• Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning
• Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Paid Time Off Package
• Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Holistic Wellness Support
• Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform
• Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources
• Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
• Licensures and Certifications
• Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments that are typically routine using standardized tools and criteria in accordance with contract requirements; escalate complex or non-standard cases that fall outside defined protocols.
• Conduct on-site, video, and/or telephonic assessments based on program requirements to determine an individual's needs for services and supports, eligibility, and level of care based on established guidelines, seeking guidance from senior staff as needed.
• Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies; ensure accurate and consistent documentation of assessment outcomes.
• Travel to client, consumer or program locations to perform in-person assessments exceeding 50% of the workweek in support of program delivery.
• Specific clinical license and experience requirements based on contract requirements.
• Travel on-site to client, consumer or program locations for more than 50% per workweek required; specific travel requirements based on program contract requirements.

Minimum two (2) years of post-graduate nursing experience Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in long term care or home health care
• Experience with OASIS or MDS

Home Office Requirements:

• 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
• Private and secure workspace

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.