Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS
LHC Group Inc.
Spokane, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Acute Care, Demographics, Documentation, Driver's License, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Insurance, Internet Application, Laptop PC, Liability Insurance, Long-Term Care, Medications, Patient Care, Public Transport, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Technology Analysis
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
$50 - $150 per visit
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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.
Responsibilities
Must demonstrate good clinical reasoning and judgement as it relates to assessing ADL performance, cognition and home safety.
Must be comfortable with the use 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
Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
About the Company
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LHC Group Inc.
Choosing a career in home healthcare is a smart choice for many reasons – strong industry growth and job security, personal and professional happiness, and the knowledge that you are part of something that makes a big difference in the lives of so many people.
Because the best care happens in the context of strong relationships. We empower our clinicians and staff to build the kind of relationships in our communities that ensure quality, consistency, and stability in all we do.
We lead the industry in quality ratings but that is not enough for us. We’re committed to establishing a new standard of clinical excellence and outstanding service in all we do.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employeesINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://careers.lhcgroup.com/careers-home/