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Consulting Services
The Consultant Will Provide Clinical And Expert Assistance With Nursing Services At The Participant’s Homes. Consulting Services Will Consist Of The Following
• Conducts in-home assessments of participants (utilizing the Uniform Assessment System of New York, UAS-NY, and Care Compass assessments to determine the continued eligibility of the participants.
• Clinical notes must be initiated at the time of conducting UAS/HCS assessment, and documentation must be completed, signed, and finalized within 24 – 48 hours.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable CMS/PACE guidelines and relevant departmental policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the timely conduct, finalization, and documentation of the UAS-NY.
• Only act within the scope of the Registered Nurse’s authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
Schedule: As needed.
Weekly Hours: As needed.
Consultant Agree to comply with the following Federal and State requirements:
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Maintain a registered nurse license in good standing to practice in New York State.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
Physical Requirements
Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Standing – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.
• Sitting/Stationary Positions – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.
• Lifting/Push/Pull – Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and ability to lift patients safely and using OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Bending/Squatting – Must be able to safely bend or squat to care for patients, use medical supplies, etc.
• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing – Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas Position requires the individual to be able to travel, and walk between sites/locations and work areas throughout the day.
• Agility/Fine Motor Skills – Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools (ie. typing, use of medical supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Sight/Visual Requirements – Must be able to visually assess patients, read orders type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy.
• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (Language) Requirements – Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language motor skills for customers to understand the individual.
• Cognitive Ability – Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.
Disclaimer: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
Disclaimer: Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
Salary Range (Min-Max)
Inservice, Meeting – $50.00/Hour
Re-Assessment – $175.00/Case
Intake Assessment – $200.00/Case
Comprehensive Reassessment – $225.00/Case
