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If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to step away from the bedside but you still want to put your years of nursing training to good use, you may want to explore Healthfirst jobs. Healthfirst believes that all people deserve access to high-quality healthcare, and has been making this a reality for New Yorkers for the last 30 years.
Healthfirst RN jobs can provide you with autonomy, work-life balance, and excellent benefits at a company that values you on both a professional and personal level. In addition to a comprehensive onboarding program, jobs at Healthfirst come with the opportunity to have a profound impact on the lives of New Yorkers by helping to improve access to high-quality healthcare in communities throughout the five boroughs, on Long Island, as well as in Westchester, Sullivan, Orange, and Rockland counties.
As one of the largest and highest-quality not-for-profit health insurers in New York State, Healthfirst knows that New Yorkers take care of New Yorkers, and nobody knows the ins and outs of care better than their nurses. Join a dedicated team that helps empower members with a sense of independence and the ability to stay in their beloved communities.
Why Consider Healthfirst Jobs for Nurses?
Whether you’re an experienced nurse or a new grad at the start of your career, here are just a few of the reasons to see if a Healthfirst job is right for you.
A sense of belonging: As an RN, you practice a rigorous code of ethics to ensure the health and safety of your patients. At Healthfirst, you’ll work with and be supported by people who share that commitment.
Excellent compensation: In addition to competitive salaries, some positions come with eligible sign-on bonuses of up to $10,000.
Valuable training: Healthfirst provides training for RNs to become certified UAS (Uniform Assessment System) nurses in New York, instilling transferable skills such as communication, documentation, and time management.
Intentional commitment to your career development: Extensive onboarding is offered not only to position you for success in your current role, but also to prepare you for future advancement. It’s not uncommon to find a UAS manager that began as a UAS RN.
Job longevity: The tenure of employees at Healthfirst is high across all levels and departments, signifying strong job satisfaction. In fact, some RNs have been with Healthfirst for more than a decade.
Healthfirst Job Benefits
Just as Healthfirst is dedicated to the health and well-being of its 2 million members and their communities, it is just as dedicated to applying that value to its hard-working staff. Benefits for eligible employees may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Wellness credits
- Spring Health mental wellness program
- Maternity, bereavement, and short-term/long-term disability leave options
- Additional optional health coverage plans
- Paid time off
- 9 paid holidays, and 6 early office closure days
- Social Justice day
- Free Peloton App membership and discounts on bikes and treadmills
- 401(k) with up to 6% match after 1 year
- Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs and certifications
- Discounts and deals on travel, select memberships, and other special offers
- Free online learning through the company’s Employee Learning Platform
Awards and Recognition for Healthfirst
Healthfirst job openings come with the opportunity to work for a company that is held in high esteem for both its workplace culture and the access to high-quality care they enable for their members. Healthfirst is consistently named one of the top-rated Medicaid and Essential Plans in New York State and has also been recognized as a Forbes Dream Employer in 2025. In addition, here are some of the company’s latest accolades.
- Awarded a 4.5-star rating (out of 5 stars) for its largest Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 2025 Star Program year. Healthfirst is the highest-rated Medicare Advantage HMO available in New York City and surrounding areas.
- Earned the highest score in the Essential Plan Quality Incentive Program Results from New York State of Health for two consecutive years.
- Earned a top-tier ranking in overall quality and member satisfaction from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 2022 Medicaid Quality Incentive Program. Of the 12 Managed Medicaid plans in the state, Healthfirst is one of only two plans to achieve a top-tier ranking and is the only plan in its service area to do so.
- Earned the highest score in the 2022 NYSDOH Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Quality Incentive Program. HARP manages physical and mental health and addiction services for adults with significant behavioral health needs.
If you’re still wondering if Healthfirst jobs could be a good fit for you, take a look at this video to learn more.
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