Registered Nurse – Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. This role involves evaluating claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities, requiring a blend of clinical expertise and technological proficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, particularly in home health, and be comfortable using digital tools for real-time documentation. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients in their homes, ensuring they receive the best possible support when they need it most.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license and have 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Technological proficiency required for real-time documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments evaluating claimant’s functional independence and cognitive ability.
• Utilize point of care technology for documentation during assessments.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Judgment

Technological Savvy

Education

Current RN Licensure

2 Years Home Health Experience

Tools

Point of Care Web Application/System

Job description

Summary

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA), you will complete 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 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.

• Demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgement as it relates to assessing ADL performance, cognition, and home safety.
• 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.
• Willingness to obtain a professional liability insurance policy.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it.