Assessment Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive UAS-NY assessments for geriatric patients in home and community settings.
• Evaluate members’ physical health, cognitive status, psychosocial needs, functional abilities, and support systems.
• Develop and recommend appropriate plans of care based on assessment findings.
• Identify risks, safety concerns, and barriers to care while coordinating appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, physicians, social workers, and care managers to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding available community resources, long-term care services, and healthcare options.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within electronic medical record systems.
• Ensure compliance with all state regulations, Medicaid guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing training programs.
• Travel throughout assigned territories to complete member assessments.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous experience completing UAS-NY assessments strongly preferred.
• Experience working with the geriatric population, managed care, home care, hospice, or long-term care required.
• Strong understanding of chronic disease management, community resources, and elderly care services.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Knowledge of MLTC and Medicaid regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to build rapport with elderly patients and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.

The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.

Company Description

The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.