Healthcare Advocate - Nurse Patient Advocate

Job Title: Healthcare Advocate - Nurse Patient Advocate

Classification: 1099 Contractor

Work Structure: Fully Remote

Team: Clinical Operations

Reporting to: Program Manager

Location: United States

Compensation: $40 per hour

About Us

Our mission is to empower individuals facing health challenges by providing compassionate, expert-guided care advocacy services. We are dedicated to ensuring that every patient receives personalized support, clear guidance, and seamless care coordination.

Healthcare is complicated and overwhelming. We are committed to helping our patients navigate these complexities with clarity, empathy, and unwavering support.

About You

You are deeply committed to ensuring that patients receive the care, guidance, and support they need to navigate their health journey with confidence. You believe in breaking down barriers to care, advocating for patients' needs, and making high-quality care more accessible-especially from the comfort of home.

You're known for your empathy, strong communication skills, and ability to build trust with patients and caregivers. Your problem-solving mindset and ability to collaborate with clinical teams fuel your success in helping patients overcome obstacles, access critical resources, and actively participate in their own care.

Patient Advocates will act as a liaison between patients with chronic conditions and the healthcare system. This role focuses on ensuring patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care, and that they are empowered to make informed decisions about their health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of patients' health status, needs, and preferences.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and their families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring timely access to services and treatments.
• Assist patients in scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and coordinating among multiple healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure:
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active and unrestricted state license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, but Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with relevant experience considered.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in case management, patient advocacy, home health, chronic disease management, or a similar role.
• Experience working with Medicare patients and high-risk populations preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, care coordination, and patient advocacy principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to assess patients' health needs, develop care plans, and educate patients on self-management strategies.
• Familiarity with social determinants of health and ability to connect patients to community resources.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex healthcare situations.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment

Note: This is a 1099 Contractor position only.