Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group seeks a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. The role involves gathering claimant information and evaluating functional independence, requiring strong technological skills for real-time documentation. Join a company dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience in completing Long Term Care insurance assessments.
• Ability to conduct cognitive screenings and evaluate ADL/IADL tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments.
• Conduct brief cognitive screenings and evaluate independence levels.

Skills

Technological proficiency

Job description

Summary

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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

Responsibilities

The assessment process also includes conducting a brief cognitive screening and evaluating the claimant's ability to perform ADL and IADL tasks. The ideal candidate should be technologically proficient and capable of using a web-based application/system on a laptop or tablet in real time for documentation purposes.

Education and Experience

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We provide a range of services, including home health, hospice care, long-term acute care, and community-based services, all aimed at delivering high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Many hospitals and health systems partner with us to deliver patient-centered care in the home. We are united by a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.