Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; City of Binghamton (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 perform essential Long Term Care insurance assessments. This role involves evaluating claimant demographics and functional independence through hands-on assessments, requiring a blend of clinical expertise and technological savvy. As a key contributor, you will utilize a point of care web application for real-time documentation, ensuring accurate and efficient evaluations. If you are passionate about providing quality care to the older adult population and possess the necessary RN licensure, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure and 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Proficiency in using technology for real-time documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments and evaluate claimant independence.
• Complete cognitive screenings and assess ADL and IADL tasks.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgement in assessing ADL performance

Technological proficiency

Education

Current RN licensure

2 years of home health experience

Tools

Point of care web application/system

Job description

Summary

Rate: $100 per visit

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans, disability.