Facility: LIFE PACE OLV
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 8:30a-4:30p
Summary:
The Assessment nurse for the LIFE program is responsible for assessing referred community clients in their home setting using the New York State Uniform Assessment System (UAS) or the RN Initial assessment form and determining eligibility to be enrolled into a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Additionally, the nurse assessor is responsible for assessing areas of need to determine services to be provided upon enrollment, the creation of the initial plan of care, entering medications, entering documented diagnosis, Initial nursing orders and other various assessment tools utilized to assess safety in the community. This position will also work collaboratively with other members of the enrollment and leadership team at LIFE to promote a streamlined enrollment process.
Responsibilities:
Educational Requirements:
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Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university required
- Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
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BSN preferred
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BLS certification preferred
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Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
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NYS UAS assessor experience preferred
Experience Requirements:
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Minimum one (2) years relevant experience working with the geriatric population preferred
- Home Care experience preferred
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Acute medical surgical experience preferred
- Experience with patient Review instrument (PRI) preferred
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Knowledge of NYS Safe at home criteria preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
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Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
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Strong written & verbal communication skills
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Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
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Ability to prioritize
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Strong assessment skills required
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Ability to multi task
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All requirements related to patient contact apply to all staff, including contract workers, from the medical director to personal care assistants
