Lead Registered Nurse Evaluator - New York, United States - Maximus Services, LLC

Maximus Services, LLC

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Description & Requirements

About Children & Youth Evaluation Services

This is a hybrid remote position that will support Downstate New York . Travel will be required at times and will include home visits for assessment purposes.**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for conducting clinical appointments and precepting new clinicians
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes pertaining to quality and validity of assessments
Assess cases presented and utilizes clinical competencies to review and validate assessment outcomes
Work collaboratively with manager to identify areas for improvement with process and quality of care
Suggest training needs for assigned unit staff
Provide technical assistance to assigned unit staff
Support Company and project initiatives through various methods including messaging to the unit, leading assigned projects, training staff, participating in work groups, etc.
Participate in performance, improvement, and quality assurance activities and related meetings
Provide clinical and educational support to meet program goals
Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position
Performs inhome and telehealth evaluations of patients that includes evaluation of pediatric consumers with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) diagnosis or Medical Fragility (MF) diagnosis ages 021 years
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with consumers, caregivers, and all providers
Maintains updated knowledge of the UAS-NY CANS HCBS/LOC Assessment process.
Review's consumer supporting documentation and/or referral forms, as relevant to the consumer case.
Enters evaluation data into the electronic HCBS/LOC Eligibility assessment.
Ensures completeness and accuracy of the HCBS/LOC Eligibility Assessment.
Documents any concerns, conflicting information, or other issues that surface during the evaluation process.
Emphasizes continuity of care, thus reducing or eliminating fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in Plan of Care.
Facilitates, mentors, and assists new C-YES Nurse Evaluators to meet the essential functions of the Nurse Evaluator role.
Conducts C-YES appointment visits with new Nurse Evaluators to provide demonstration and education. Instructs, demonstrates, observes assessment skills and techniques, and provides feedback to the Regional Nurse Manager.
Maintains and meets/exceeds set productivity standards.
Raises issues of concern and training needs to the Regional Nurse
Assists the Regional Nurse Manager in providing assessment guidance to team members
Assists with training of new Nurse Evaluators and refresher trainings as assigned for existing nurses.
Provides technical leadership to assigned staff.
Identifies areas in need of improvement and assists Nurse Evaluator and RNM in creating a plan to enhance skills.
Notifies Regional Nurse Manager of any delays or problems related to achieving an orientee's goals as soon as identified to ensure immediate intervention for optimal success.
Serves as a resource by guiding new team members to appropriate resource materials.
Nurtures, supports, and guides new and current team members through mentoring.
Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria for this position.
Performs other duties assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of practice is required
Two (2) or more years practicing experience as a Registered Nurse
At least one (1) year of experience in training, precepting, acting as a clinical advisor, providing unit support, working in the field independently/successfully
Must have active ID Number or be willing to obtain
Preferred work experience with the adult/geriatric populations; home care experience, experience working with individuals with physical or developmental disabilities
Required ability to travel throughout assigned region, up to 60%
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Active New York State Driver's License
Ability to travel within the state of New York, as assigned
Ability to review CANS HCBS/LOC questions and complete personcentered assessments and plans of care
Ability to work with technology remotely
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing
Knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with pediatric consumers 021 years of age
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of others
Ability to perform comfortably in a fastpaced, deadlineoriented work environment
Ability to successfully execute many complex