Registered Nurse -Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. This role involves evaluating claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities while utilizing advanced technology for documentation. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background, excellent judgment, and a passion for helping the older adult population. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN licensure and 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Comfortable using technology for assessments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments and evaluate claimant’s independence.
• Use technology for real-time documentation during assessments.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgment in assessing ADL performance

Technological savvy

Cognitive screening

Education

Current RN licensure

2 years of home health experience

Professional liability insurance

Tools

Point of care web application/system

Laptop

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. 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.