Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. In this role, you will evaluate claimants' demographics, functional independence, and cognitive abilities using advanced point of care technology. Your clinical reasoning and judgment will be crucial in assessing daily living tasks and ensuring the highest quality of care for older adults. This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you assess. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and are technologically adept, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure and 2 years of nursing experience.
• Willingness to obtain professional liability insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments.
• Evaluate claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities.
• Utilize technology for real-time documentation.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Judgment in Assessments

Technological Savvy

Education

Registered Nurse Licensure

2 Years Home Health Experience

Tools

Point of Care Web Application

Job description

Rate: $100 per visit

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.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA), you will be responsible for the following:

• Completing Long Term Care insurance assessments.
• Obtaining claimant demographics, physician information, and current medication lists.
• Evaluating the claimant’s functional level of independence.
• Completing a brief cognitive screening.
• Evaluating the claimant’s ability to complete ADL and IADL tasks.
• Demonstrating good clinical reasoning and judgment as it relates to assessing ADL performance, cognition, and home safety.
• Utilizing point of care technology when completing assessments.

Education And Experience

• Current, unencumbered RN licensure in 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.
• Willingness to obtain a professional liability insurance policy.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.