Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - Russellville, AL
About The Position
LHC Group is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse Field Assessor in Russellville, Alabama, to complete long-term care insurance assessments. These hands-off assessments involve collecting claimant demographics, physician information, and a current medication list, and evaluating the claimant’s functional independence. The assessment also includes a brief cognitive screening and evaluation of the claimant’s ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The role requires using a point-of-care web application on a laptop or tablet to document information in real time. LHC Group provides post-acute care services, including home health, hospice, long-term acute care, and community-based services. The position is not eligible for benefits. The posting also describes compensation through per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment and productivity; the role itself is identified as PRN.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
- Technological ability to use a point-of-care web application or system on a laptop or tablet for real-time documentation.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete long-term care insurance assessments.
- Obtain claimant demographics, physician information, and a current medication list.
- Evaluate claimants’ functional level of independence.
- Complete a brief cognitive screening.
- Evaluate claimants’ ability to complete ADL and IADL tasks.
- Document assessment information in real time using a point-of-care web application on a laptop or tablet.
Benefits
- The position is not eligible for benefits. The posting also mentions a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, but states that benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
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