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Registered Nurse Assessor Life

Catholic Health System

Lackawanna, NY

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lackawanna, NY
POSTED
21 days ago

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:

  • 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
  • BSN preferred
  • BLS certification preferred
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
  • NYS UAS assessor experience preferred

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum one (2) years relevant experience working with the geriatric population preferred
  • Home Care experience preferred
  • Acute medical surgical experience preferred
  • Experience with patient Review instrument (PRI) preferred
  • Knowledge of NYS Safe at home criteria preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Strong assessment skills required
  • Ability to multi task
  • All requirements related to patient contact apply to all staff, including contract workers, from the medical director to personal care assistants

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org