Registered Nurse - Field Assessor -LTS

LHC Group; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 using advanced technology for documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a valid RN license, have at least two years of nursing experience, and be adept at using point of care applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults while working independently in the field. If you are passionate about nursing and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license and 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Comfortable using technology for real-time documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments for claimants.
• Evaluate cognitive ability and functional independence of claimants.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgment in assessing ADL performance

Technological proficiency

Education

Current RN licensure

2 years of home health experience

Tools

Point of care web application

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.

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 judgment 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 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.
• Willingness 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.