Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $56-58 per hour
Equiliem
New York, NY, US,
10007
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 telehealth and in-field visits to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized long-term care plans. This role requires active RN licensure in New York, a minimum of two years of home health experience, and strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, ensures continuity of care, documents findings, and supports enrollment into managed care programs in a fast-paced environment.
Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in NYC, 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 borough
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 evaluations, long-term care planning, in-field assessments, healthcare coordination, managed care enrollment, patient care documentation, community health resources