Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS - San Angelo, TX, US - Med Surg

Company: Vivian Health
Location: San Angelo
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS - San Angelo, TX, USSummary
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.
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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.

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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.
--ResponsibilitiesAs 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.
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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.
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• 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 ExperienceCurrent, 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.
  
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