Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Nurse Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. In this role, you will evaluate claimants' functional independence and cognitive abilities while utilizing a point of care web application for documentation. The ideal candidate is technologically savvy with strong clinical reasoning skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults by ensuring they receive the care they need. Join a team dedicated to empowering patients to manage their health at home and be part of a mission focused on helping people.

Formación

• Must have current RN licensure and 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Proficient in using technology for real-time documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments and evaluate claimant independence.
• Conduct cognitive screenings and assess ADL and IADL tasks.

Conocimientos

Clinical reasoning

Judgment in assessing ADL performance

Technological proficiency

Educación

Current RN licensure

2 years of home health experience

Professional liability insurance

Herramientas

Point of care web application/system

Descripción del empleo

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. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the 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 judgment 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.
• Must have, 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.