Field Assessment Registered Nurse, Bronx, NY (Spanish)
Bronx, New York
RN · Home Care · Geriatrics · Case Management
Sign-on bonusPosted Jun 8 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 10-hour days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 4x10s or M-F
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Orientation
- 6-week orientation
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- TruCare charting
- Setting
- Home Health
More role details
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $4/hr below the median
- Overtime
- $102/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
The median for Pediatric in New York is $57/hr, across 72 postings.
About this role
Healthfirst is New York City’s largest not-for-profit health insurer, dedicated to improving health through community-driven, value-based care. For over 30 years, we have led the shift from volume to value by focusing on better outcomes, preventative care, and cost efficiency. Recognized by Forbes as a Dream Employer of 2025, Healthfirst is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and belonging.
As a UAS Nurse Assessor, you will help ensure our members receive the care and services they need to lead healthier, more independent lives. This role is perfect for RNs who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of patients/families and appreciates a job with flexibility and manageable caseloads. Whether you’re an experienced nurse or a new graduate eager to start your career, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.
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Enjoy the benefit of working in the field conducting in-person assessments throughout Brooklyn—close to great public transportation, shopping centers, and some of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
What we offer
Flexible work schedule (4x10s or M-F ) No weekends, holidays or night shifts Full benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programs, Paid Time Off (PTO) & more! Immersive 6-week training program to support you and set you up for success Professional growth & development opportunities Duties and
Responsibilities
- Conducts home assessments (and virtual assessments, as needed) for prospective members and re-assessments of current members using the Uniform Assessment System (UAS); make enrollment and continued eligibility determinations by utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills. As needed, conducts assessments in settings other than home as needed, e.g. skilled nursing facilities or virtually
- Navigates multiple technology/digital platforms such as UAS software, electronic medical records, TruCare, etc., to conduct and document comprehensive assessments accurately and efficiently
- Completes assessment of service needs per CMT and member's family/caregiver’s request to determine service needs or any necessary adjustments
- Reviews previous nursing assessments/medical notes to determine necessary adjustments/updates in Care Plan and/or to assist with nursing home admission
- Conducts in-person Care Management visits in support of person-centered service planning
- Liaisons between the member and the CMT; assesses home environment and psychosocial status
- Provides feedback to home care agencies and CMT regarding home care issues and contract nurses and aides performance
- Provides grass roots, community-based training for frail population care including self-care techniques and prevention strategies
- Ensures (prospective) members and significant others/responsible parties understand and are in agreement with enrollment in a managed long-term care plan
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum
Qualifications
- New York State RN license
- Ability to travel around downstate New York which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester.
- Prior work experience requiring technological proficiency including the ability to navigate multiple technology platforms and modalities
- Prior work experience requiring intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
- Prior work experience requiring time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
- For PEDS positions only: 1 year of pediatric clinical field experience and/or experience with families and child serving systems, including child welfare and/or medically fragile/developmentally disabled populations
Preferred
Qualifications
- Work experience using electronic patient health information (PHI) database usage especially UAS
- Previous field-based experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member's care by making home or facility visits for intake/reassessments or start of care (SOC) Community Home Health Agency (CHHA) visits
- Work experience preferred in one or more of the following areas, geriatrics, home care, discharge planning, case management, and/or medical surgical nursing
- Knowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCP
- Experience working with a frail adult or elderly population with the ability to determine appropriate care plans and services for frail population as well as negotiate initial service plans so that members and families are in agreement
- Language preferences - Spanish, Russian, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads
- NY state driver’s license
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis.
HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.
Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC. All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about.
If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst. Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.
Hiring Range*
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $102,000 - $120,000 All Other Locations (within approved locations): $73,400 - $109,225 As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live. *The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Sourced from Healthfirst Health Plan’s careers page.
“Whether you’re an experienced nurse or a new graduate eager to start your career, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.” · from this posting
Requirements
- · New York State RN license
- · Ability to travel around downstate New York which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester.
- · Prior work experience requiring technological proficiency including the ability to navigate multiple technology platforms and modalities
- · Prior work experience requiring intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
- · Prior work experience requiring time management, critical/creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
- · For PEDS positions only: 1 year of pediatric clinical field experience and/or experience with families and child serving systems, including child welfare and/or medically fragile/developmentally disabled populations
- Preferred
- · Work experience using electronic patient health information (PHI) database usage especially UAS
- · Previous field-based experience assessing, planning, and evaluating member's care by making home or facility visits for intake/reassessments or start of care (SOC) Community Home Health Agency (CHHA) visits
- · Work experience preferred in one or more of the following areas, geriatrics, home care, discharge planning, case management, and/or medical surgical nursing
- · Knowledge of health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and MLTCP
- · Experience working with a frail adult or elderly population with the ability to determine appropriate care plans and services for frail population as well as negotiate initial service plans so that members and families are in agreement
- · Language preferences - Spanish, Russian, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese
- · Demonstrated ability handling heavy caseloads
- · NY state driver’s license
- WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.
- If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC.
- All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst. Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.
Benefits highlights
- Flexible work schedule (4x10s or M-F)
- No weekends, holidays or night shifts
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Place
- City
- Bronx, New York
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
The Bronx blends urban energy with green escapes like the New York Botanical Garden and Pelham Bay Park. Bronx natives and newcomers alike enjoy a strong sense of community, world-famous food, and easy subway access to Manhattan. It is an appealing option for nurses seeking an authentic New York City lifestyle at a less frenetic pace.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Healthfirst is New York City's largest not-for-profit health insurer, dedicated to improving health through community-driven, value-based care. For over 30 years, the organization has focused on better outcomes, preventative care, and cost efficiency, leading the shift from volume to value…
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