RN Assessment Nurse

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

Elderwood IPA is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to support a special community health assessment initiative.

In this role, the RN Assessment Nurse conducts New York State Uniform Assessment System (UAS) community health assessments for members in their homes or virtually. These assessments help determine functional status, care needs, and eligibility for long-term services.

This position is ideal for RNs who enjoy assessment-focused work, independent field-based practice, and supporting complex populations through thoughtful evaluation and documentation. Unlike bedside roles, this position focuses on comprehensive patient assessments, clinical evaluation, and care coordination insight that directly supports care management teams and member service planning.

Registered Nurses with experience in community health, long-term care, or MLTC assessment work are encouraged to apply and support this important community health initiative with Elderwood IPA.

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

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.