Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - Washington, DC

Optum; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a PRN RN Field Assessor in Washington DC to join our team. As a Registered Nurse Field Assessor you will perform Long-Term Care insurance assessments, gathering claimant demographics, physician information, a current medication list, and evaluating functional independence.

The role requires using a point-of-care web application on a laptop or tablet in real time for documentation, brief cognitive screening, and ADL/IADL evaluations.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Complete Long Term Care insurance assessments and obtain claimant demographics, physician information, and a current medication list.
• Evaluate claimant's functional level of independence (ADL/IADL) and perform a brief cognitive screening.
• Document in real time using a point-of-care web application on a laptop or tablet; communicate findings to care teams.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Independent work

Job description

We are hiring for a PRN RN Field Assessor to join our passionate team in Washington DC.

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.

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.

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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of RN experience
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $36.98 to $81.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

We offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.