Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. In this role, you will evaluate claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities while utilizing advanced technology for real-time documentation. This position emphasizes compassionate care for the older adult population, requiring strong clinical reasoning and judgment. Join a team dedicated to empowering patients to manage their health at home, making a meaningful impact in their lives. If you're passionate about nursing and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure and 2 years of nursing experience.
• Comfortable using technology for assessments in real time.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments and evaluate claimant independence.
• Obtain demographics and physician info, and assess cognitive abilities.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgment in assessing ADL performance

Technologically savvy

Education

Current RN licensure

2 years of home health experience

Professional liability insurance

Tools

Point of care web application/system

Laptop or tablet

Job description

Summary

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA), you will 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 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.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA), you will 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 able to use a point of care web application/system on a laptop or tablet, in real time for documentation purposes.

• Must demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgement as it relates to assessing ADL performance, cognition, and home safety.
• Must be comfortable with the use of point of care technology when completing assessments.

Education and Experience

Current, unencumbered RN licensure in the state of practice.
Minimum of 2 years of home health experience or 2 years nursing experience in an equivalent area of practice serving the older adult population.
Has, or be willing to obtain, a professional liability insurance policy.
Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.