Registered Nurse - Field Assessor- LTS

LHC Group; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Nurse - Field Assessor to conduct Long Term Care insurance assessments. The role involves evaluating claimants’ independence and safety at home, requiring excellent clinical judgment and a valid nursing license. Join our dedicated team in delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• At least 2 years of home health or equivalent nursing experience serving older adults.
• Willing to obtain professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments.
• Evaluate the claimant’s functional independence and safety at home.
• Demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgment.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Judgment regarding ADL performance

Comfort with technology during assessments

Education

Current RN license

At least 2 years nursing experience serving older adults

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Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

Summary

This position is not eligible for benefits. As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor (FA), you will complete Long Term Care insurance assessments. These assessments are hands-off and require you to obtain claimant demographics, physician information, a current medication list, and evaluate the claimant’s functional level of independence.

About LHC Group

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home, including home health, hospice, and community-based services. Our purpose is helping people.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments, including gathering claimant demographics, physician info, and medication lists.
• Evaluate the claimant’s functional independence and safety at home.
• Demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgment, especially regarding ADL performance and cognition.
• Be comfortable with point-of-care technology during assessments.

Education and Experience

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of practice.
• At least 2 years of home health or equivalent nursing experience serving older adults.
• Willing to obtain professional liability insurance if not already held.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.