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How much do rn field assessor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for rn field assessor in the United States is $92,817.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RN Field Assessor?

An RN Field Assessor is a registered nurse who conducts in-person assessments of patients, typically in their homes or community settings. Their primary responsibilities include evaluating patients' health status, documenting medical histories, and determining care needs for services such as long-term care, home health, or insurance eligibility. They often work for healthcare agencies, insurance companies, or government programs to ensure individuals receive appropriate care and support based on their medical conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RN Field Assessor?

To thrive as an RN Field Assessor, you need a current RN license, strong clinical assessment abilities, and experience in home health or case management. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, OASIS assessments, and care planning tools is typically required. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently help you excel in this mobile, client-focused role. These skills are vital to accurately evaluating patient needs, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality care in diverse home environments.

What are some of the main challenges an RN Field Assessor may face when conducting patient assessments in home environments?

One of the main challenges RN Field Assessors encounter is adapting to diverse home settings, which can vary greatly in terms of safety, cleanliness, and accessibility. They often need to quickly build trust with patients and families while gathering accurate health information under sometimes less-than-ideal circumstances. Time management is crucial, as assessors must balance travel, documentation, and patient care within tight schedules. Additionally, RN Field Assessors frequently collaborate with interdisciplinary teams remotely, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

What is the difference between Rn Field Assessor vs Rn Home Health Nurse?

AspectRn Field AssessorRn Home Health Nurse
CertificationsRN license, possibly additional assessment certificationsRN license, home health certifications
Work EnvironmentCommunity settings, clinics, assessment sitesPatients' homes, community-based settings
Employer & IndustryInsurance companies, healthcare agencies, assessment firmsHome health agencies, hospitals, hospice providers

Both roles require an RN license and involve patient interaction, but Rn Field Assessors focus on evaluating health status in community or assessment settings, while Rn Home Health Nurses provide direct care in patients' homes. The choice depends on whether you prefer assessment or hands-on patient care in a home environment.

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Infographic showing various Rn Field Assessor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,817 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

Registered Nurse - Field Assessor - LTS

LHC Group

Needham Heights, MA

$85K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

$50 - $150 per visit

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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.

 
 
 
 

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

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.
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About LHC Group

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LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations for communities around the nation, offering quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. The company’s 29,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home- and community-based services, and facility-based care in 38 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 68 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. LHC Group is the preferred in-home healthcare partner for more than 400 leading hospitals around the country. Working with our hospital and health system partners, we help seamlessly transition patients from the acute to the post-acute setting – bringing a patient-centered continuum of care to the communities we serve together, reducing avoidable readmissions, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing operational performance.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Smith, AR, US

Year founded

1994

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