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Job Posting Title
Lead Specialist - RN (Hybrid-Remote) Bronx, NY
Date
Friday, July 25, 2025
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently seeking a Lead Registered Nurse to provide outstanding home assessment services to vulnerable populations and meet position qualifications to support the New York Independent Assessor Program (NYIAP). The program serves the State of New York by conducting a UAS assessment to determine eligibility for community-based long-term services. In this role, the nurse will have the opportunity to conduct home assessments and develop leadership skills by supporting the Regional Nurse Manager and a team of Nurse Assessors.

*This position is hybrid-remote and will support the Bronx, NY. The position requires attending and conducting assessments in consumer homes and through a telehealth modality.


Why Maximus?
- 🔄 Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!
- 💰 Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!
- 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
- 🌟 Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
- 🏝️ Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
- 🌱 Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 🏆 Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
- 📚 Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
- 🎁 Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
- 🌟 Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
- 📚 Professional Development Opportunities-Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
- 📝Licensures and Certifications-Maximus assumes the expenses associated with renewing licenses and certifications for its employees.

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

- Perform initial in-home evaluations of patients that includes evaluation of health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences utilizing the UAS-NY assessment tool
- Establish and maintains positive relationships with consumers, caregivers, and facility staff
- Maintain updated knowledge of the UAS-NY Assessment process
- Review consumer medical documentation and/or health referral forms, as relevant to the case
- Enter evaluation data into electronic evaluation form and transmit, as required
- Document any concerns, conflicting information, other issues that surface during the evaluation process
- Emphasize continuity of care, thus reducing or eliminating fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in the treatment plan
- Initiate communication between the Call Center and eligible consumers for enrollment into a managed care health plan
- Facilitate and support new IA Nurse Evaluators to meet the essential functions of the Nurse Evaluator position
- Conduct IA appointment visits with new Nurse Evaluators to provide demonstration and education
- Instruct, demonstrate, observe assessment skills and techniques and provides feedback to the Regional Nurse Manager
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% 

- 1+ years UAS-NY experience
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation

Preferred Skills:
- BSN
- In-home visits
- MLTC, CHHA, and/or LHCSA experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office application
- Ability to type at least 30 WPM

Home Office Requirements
- Maximus provides company-issued laptop and phone
- Reliable high-speed internet service
- Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
- Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
104,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
110,000.00