Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - Charlotte, NC

Optum; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Assessor in Charlotte, NC to perform Long Term Care insurance assessments, gathering demographics, physician information, and current medications while evaluating functional independence.

The role requires comfort with a laptop/tablet, cognitive screening, ADL/IADL evaluation, and real-time documentation in a dedicated web system. PRN schedule with potential for varied visits.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice (North Carolina).
• Current driver's license with access to dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work in diverse home environments with sensitivity to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform Long Term Care insurance assessments and collect claimant demographics, physician information, and medications.
• Evaluate claimant’s functional independence and complete cognitive screening.
• Document findings in the web-based point-of-care system in real time.

Skills

RN licensure

Acceptance of field work

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - Charlotte, NC (1063054)

Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - Charlotte, NC - 1063054

We are hiring for a PRN RN Field Assessor to join our passionate team in Charlotte, NC.

As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA) you would be completing Long Term Care insurance assessments. These hands-off assessments require you to obtain claimant demographics, physician information, a current medication list, and evaluate the claimant’s functional level of independence.

The assessment process also involves completing a brief cognitive screening and evaluating the claimant’s ability to complete ADL and IADL tasks. The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and be able to use a point of care web application/system on a laptop or tablet, in real time for documentation purposes.

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Able to work independently

Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay Range

$75,450 - $113,174 annual total cash target pay

$36.27 - $54.41 hourly pay range

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of “direct” and “indirect” patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.