Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct essential Long Term Care insurance assessments. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to evaluate claimant demographics and functional independence. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, utilizing a point of care web application for real-time documentation. With a focus on delivering quality assessments, you will play a crucial role in supporting the older adult population. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure required for practice.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Long Term Care insurance assessments.
• Completing cognitive screenings and evaluating ADL/IADL tasks.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgment in assessing ADL performance

Technological proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

2 years of home health experience

Professional liability insurance

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 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.