Maximus is currently hiring Hybrid Remote Registered Nurse (RN) UAS-Assessors to support the New York Independent Assessor Program (NYIAP).

The NYIAP serves the State of New York by conducting UAS assessments to determine eligibility for community-based long-term services. The Registered Nurse Assessor will bring robust qualifications and a strong desire to contribute their knowledge and expertise to a meaningful program. This position is the front line ensuring consistent and accurate assessment are completed in a telehealth or in-home setting.

What you will receive:

• Salary from $95,000 - $100,000 based on experience
• Competitive health benefits and 401k 
• The opportunity to spend some time working from your home office 
• Satisfaction in being able to assist New York residents with receiving a better quality of living through the NYIAP program

 We are Hiring in Four Locations

• Hybrid Remote in Brooklyn, NY
• Hybrid Remote in Queens, NY
• Hybrid Remote in Manhattan, NY
• Hybrid Remote in Bronx, NY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform remote telehealth and in-home evaluations of individuals seeking long term care services and supports. Evaluations include a determination of health status, strengths and care needs. 
• Review consumer medical documentation and or health referral forms, as relevant to the case
• Enter evaluation data into electronic evaluation form and transmit, as required
• Document any concerns, conflicting information, other issues that surface during the evaluation process
• Emphasize continuity of care, thus reducing or eliminating fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in treatment plan
• Discuss with consumer on health care options, supports needed, service vendor options and waiver options
• Initiate communication between the Call Center and eligible consumers for enrollment into a managed care health plan
• Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members to improve care coordination and facilitate service delivery
• Collect quality review data and any required documentation to support outcome measurements and record case notes into CRM
• Identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention
• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources, payor requirements, and network services for target population
• Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or other project management. 

Minimum Requirements:

• RN license in the state of New York or Compact
• 2+ years’ experience working in-home setting within the last 10 years (Home care experience may include: Working in the field for a Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA), or Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC), Conducting assessments that are similar to the UAS (such as OASIS), Providing primary care to homebound persons, Care management for persons receiving home and community-based services including, palliative care, Hospice and Assisted Living, Home care experience as a paraprofessional (e.g., Home Health Aide) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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