RN- UAS Homecare (Hybrid) Albany

Join our team at WCS Healthcare Partners as a Clinical Assessment RN, where you will play a crucial role in evaluating and coordinating care for consumers within Albany County. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of both in-home and remote work, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient care while maintaining work-life balance.

Responsibilities

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• Perform initial in-home pre-evaluation assessments of consumers.
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• Review consumer medical documentation and health referral forms.
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• Enter evaluation data into the UAS-NY online application.
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• Code UAS assessments correctly based on guidelines.
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• Document concerns, conflicting information, and outcomes.
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• Emphasize continuity of care to reduce fragmentation.
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• Discuss health care options and service vendor/waiver options with consumers.
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• Initiate enrollment into managed care health plans.
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• Stay updated on regulatory changes related to assessments.
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• Improve care coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
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• Review non-qualified assessments with the Quality Assurance Department.
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• Collect quality review data and document case notes.
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• Identify health promotion and illness prevention opportunities.
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• Maintain knowledge of community resources and network services.
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• Meet performance criteria and perform assigned duties.
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Requirements

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• NYS RN Licensure required.
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• 2 years of Homecare experience required.
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• Must be able to travel throughout Albany County.
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