Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $56-58 per hour
Equiliem
Eastchester, NY, US,
10501
Contractor
8 October 2025
Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $56-58 per hour at Equiliem summary:
The Local Contract Nurse RN provides comprehensive home health assessments combining in-home and telehealth methods to evaluate patient needs and guide long-term care plans. This role requires strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on patient-centered care and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. The nurse ensures accurate documentation, supports managed care enrollment, and promotes health prevention within designated local areas.
Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Westchester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/20/2025
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 32 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Required Licensure:
- Active RN Licensure in New York State
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of HOME setting experience within the last 15 years
- Must have recent experience conducting comprehensive patient assessments
Important Notes:
- This is a hybrid role: Telehealth + in-field UAS assessments
- Candidates cannot perform UAS assignments elsewhere
- Will cover specific zip codes not the entire county
Nurses conduct initial UAS assessments, evaluating health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences to guide individualized long-term care service plans. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and clinical skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities- Conduct in-home and telehealth pre-evaluations of patients, including UAS assessments.
- Review consumer medical documentation and referral forms.
- Enter evaluation data into electronic forms and transmit as required.
- Document concerns, discrepancies, or issues identified during assessments.
- Support continuity of care, reducing fragmentation and duplication.
- Discuss healthcare options, supports, vendors, and waiver programs with consumers.
- Coordinate with the Call Center to enroll eligible consumers into managed care plans.
- Foster collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to enhance service delivery.
- Collect quality review data and case notes in CRM systems.
- Promote health and illness prevention opportunities.
- Maintain knowledge of community resources, payor requirements, and services.
- Meet all standards outlined in performance criteria and bonus templates.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or project leadership.
All candidates must understand they will be performing in-field assessments.
Keywords:
home health nursing, registered nurse, telehealth assessments, patient evaluation, long-term care planning, UAS assessment, care coordination, managed care enrollment, community health, clinical documentation