Intake Nurse (RN) - Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, or Chinese) - UAS (Uniform Assessment System)

Job title: Intake Nurse (RN) - Bilingual (Spanish, Russian, or Chinese) - UAS (Uniform Assessment System)

About the Role The Intake Nurse - RN is responsible for assessing potential new members for eligibility for the program and for explaining the program to them and their families. The role also involves knowing required outreach activities within the community and assessing eligibility and safety of potential members. Collaboration with the Intake/Outreach team and the clinical team ensures appropriate provision of services to new members and a seamless transition to managed long term care.

What You'll Do

• Conducts outreach in the community as needed
• Performs the initial assessment using the UAS (Uniform Assessment System) tool
• Evaluates potential members for eligibility and safety
• Determines the care needs of the potential member and formulates the initial plan of care
• Communicates with the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service
• Completes all enrollment documentation in a timely manner
• Serves as a community resource for intake issues
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate age specific requirements with individual developmental, mental, social and cultural needs when performing procedures for geriatric members
• Perform any other job related duties as requested

What We're Looking For

• Education and Experience: Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• One (1) year experience working in an acute care setting required; Home care and MLTC-intake experience preferred
• Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; Ability to speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of organization; Must be able to read, write, and speak English; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Demonstrates the ability to utilize the equipment necessary to perform their job duties; Positive attitude; Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Licensure and Certification: Current Registered Nurse license in the state of New York required; Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and verifiable insurance; Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check
• Working Conditions: This is a mobile position requiring regular travel to different work locations, including homes, offices or other public settings; exposure to weather conditions; may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods; must reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; may travel greater than 50% of time; required to use general office equipment; flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends

Nice to Have

• Optional/preferred qualifications: Home care and MLTC-intake experience (already listed above) and any bilingual language skills beyond the requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year
• CareSource offers a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package and a focus on employee well-being. This position may be eligible for bonuses tied to company and individual performance.