Registered Nurse - Field Assessor- LTS

LHC Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct crucial Long Term Care insurance assessments. This role involves evaluating claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities while utilizing advanced point of care technology for documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently. Join a team dedicated to providing quality assessments and making a significant impact on the lives of older adults. If you are passionate about nursing and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure and home health experience.
• Comfortable using technology for real-time documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities.
• Utilize point of care technology effectively during assessments.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgment in assessing ADL performance

Technological savvy

Education

RN licensure

2 years of home health experience

Professional liability insurance

Tools

Point of care web application/system

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA)

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $90-$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:

• Must demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgment 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.