Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - Alexandria, VA
About The Position
LHC Group is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse Field Assessor in Alexandria, Virginia, to complete long-term care insurance assessments. These hands-off assessments involve gathering 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 an 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. This position is not eligible for benefits. The listed annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, experience, productivity, and performance. Pay includes hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities and per-visit-point compensation for visits. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume may vary. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
- Ability to use a point-of-care web application on a laptop or tablet for real-time documentation.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of RN experience.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete long-term care insurance assessments.
- Gather claimant demographics, physician information, and a current medication list.
- Evaluate claimants’ functional independence.
- Complete brief cognitive screenings.
- Evaluate claimants’ ability to complete ADL and IADL tasks.
- Use a point-of-care web application on a laptop or tablet to document assessment information in real time.
Benefits
- The posting states this position is not eligible for benefits.
- The posting also describes a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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