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Registered Nurse - Field Assessor

Optum

Santa Maria, California

$36.98–$81.63/hr

About $77k–$170k/yr

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RNLong Term Care

Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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We are hiring for a PRN RN Field Assessor to join our passionate team in Santa Maria, CA. 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. This position is not eligible for benefits.

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
BLS Certification
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
1+ years of RN experience (preferred)
Able to work independently (preferred)
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills (preferred)

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

About the employer

Optum

Hiring organization

Optum is a health services company and a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare and well-being companies in the world. Optum focuses on making healthcare easier, more affordable, and more connected by integrating services such as doctor…

3.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Clear sense of organizational purpose focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability
Time and location flexibility, particularly for field-based and care coordination nursing roles
Opportunities to learn new things and work with integrated technology platforms

What reviewers flag

Job security and advancement opportunities rated relatively low at 3.0 out of 5 by employees
Management quality rated 3.0 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement in leadership
Employees report areas for improvement in trust in colleagues and sense of belonging

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Living in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria sits in California's Central Coast wine country, offering a small-town feel with year-round mild weather and easy access to beaches. The area is known for its agricultural roots, local wineries, and signature Santa Maria-style barbecue. Out-of-state RNs will find a slower-paced community within driving distance of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.