Assessment Nurse
Company: MetroPlusHealth
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 15, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Empower. Unite. Care.
MetroPlusHealth is committed to empowering New Yorkers by uniting
communities through care. We believe that Health care is a right,
not a privilege. If you have compassion and a collaborative spirit,
work with us. You can come to work being proud of what you do every
day. About NYC Health Hospitals MetroPlus Health provides the
highest quality healthcare services to residents of Bronx,
Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island through a
comprehensive list of products, including, but not limited to, New
York State Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare, Child Health Plus,
Exchange, Partnership in Care, MetroPlus Gold, Essential Plan, etc.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NYC Health Hospitals, the largest
public health system in the United States, MetroPlus Health 's
network includes over 27,000 primary care providers, specialists
and participating clinics. For more than 40 years, MetroPlus Health
has been committed to building strong relationships with its
members and providers. Position Overview: The Assessment Nurse may
be the first person that the potential member/member and family
meet from the MLTCP programs. The Assessment Nurse conducts the UAS
assessment to determine the level of care needed to support
applicants/members in their own homes. The Assessment Nurse also
completes the UAS assessment tool on members already enrolled in
the MLTC programs upon program enrollment, semi-annually and when
there is a significant change in condition. Work Shifts
9:00AM-5:00PM Duties & Responsibilities Meets with applicant,
family, and caregiver in person to determine if MLTC program
applicants meet the clinical qualifications for enrollment. (i.e.,
UAS score 5 or greater, needing 120 days of care, safe in-home
environment). Meets with member, family, and caregiver in person to
conduct the UAS tool for MLTC program enrollees or prospective
enrollees. Documents outreach attempts in care management data
system.(i.e. Bookings platform) Conducts a minimum of 13 UAS
assessments on a weekly basis which may include initials,
significant change in condition, return assessments and/or
semi-annual/re- assessments; at least 60% of them should be
in-person. Extracts information from the member as well as from
other sources such as DCMS and other quality reports as needed to
complete the UAS. Conducts “pop-up/drive-by” visits for
members/applicants who are unable to reach via phone or family
member; these visits are scheduled around the expected minimum UAS
assessment per week and will not change the completion rate
expectations. Completes the Task Based Tool from the Lenavi, and
after clinical review the Assessment Nurse shares potential hours
and services with applicant and family. Discusses other options for
applicants that do not meet the clinical qualifications for the
MLTCP. Reviews handbook and enrollment documents with applicants
who meet the criteria for enrollment in the MLTCP. ARNS will obtain
electronic signatures for all new enrollment visits they conduct.
And will respond to questions and obtain wet or electronic
signature on all necessary documents. Reviews findings of
assessments with Team Lead after interview with applicant and
family member. Conducts reassessments in-person of member pursuant
to schedule and in cases when Care Manager request re-assessment
due to change in condition of the member. Participates in
MetroPlusHealth quality management activities related to MLTC as
needed. Provides information to the MLTC management teams Performs
other tasks assigned by the MLTC management teams Minimum
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required A minimum of two (2) to
three (3) years clinical experience in Certified Home Health Agency
(CHHA), Lombardi program and MLTC experience. Licensure and/or
Certification Required: Registered Nurse, Currently New York State
license. UAS Certified RN required. Professional Competencies:
Integrity and Trust Customer Service Focus Basic working knowledge
of computer systems. Excellent communications, written and
analytical skills
Keywords: MetroPlusHealth, New York , Assessment Nurse, Healthcare , New York City, New York
