Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management
LHC Group
Buffalo, NY
$96K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
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
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Employer
LHC Group
About Buffalo, NY
- The cost of living in Buffalo is 15% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 80°F, while winter lows can drop to 18°F.
- Buffalo experiences significant snowfall during the winter months.
- Short term rentals are available in Buffalo and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas.
- Buffalo is relatively car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail line.
- Buffalo has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- Buffalo has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Buffalo offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, sports events (such as Sabres ice hockey games), and outdoor attractions like Niagara Falls and Canalside events.
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