Registered Nurse - Field Assessor -LTS

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. 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 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr