Rn Assessor

JOB SUMMARY

RNs will be conducting in-field assessments as well as some tele-assessments based on member needs.

Ability to review health status questions and make evaluations ,ability to work with technology in the workplace; knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing; knowledge of state and agency laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices; excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-generational consumers; ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of others; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and a strong ability to work independently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform initial in-home pre-evaluation of patients that includes evaluation of health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences and guides the development of individualized long term care service plans

2. Review consumer medical documentation and or health referral forms, as relevant to the case

3. Enter evaluation data into electronic evaluation form and transmit, as required

4. Document any concerns, conflicting information, other issues that surface during the evaluation process

5. Emphasize continuity of care, thus reducing or eliminating fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in treatment plan

Required Licensure

• Current RN Licensure in VA State (Compact)
• Current active VA Driver’s License or VA State ID
• Active Valid BLS

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in home care