Population Health RN

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

We are searching for a Population Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! The Population Health Registered Nurse (RN) functions within the nursing scope of practice under the direction and supervision of the Provider (physician, PA or ARNP) and is responsible for improving quality of care for a designated population. An understanding of contemporary nursing principles and skills must be demonstrated, unique to their clinical assignment.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week working Monday - Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

EXTRA INCENTIVE:

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus, subject to two-year Hospital Sign on Advance Agreement. (External candidates only.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports population health initiatives focusing on wellness, prevention and chronic care management.

• Works in collaboration with the Community Health Workers and Medication Care Specialists to assist Providers and other professionals of the Care Team.

• Understands and has knowledge of Medicare documentation, billing and reporting requirements associated with Annual Wellness Visits (AWV), Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) services.

• Performs face-to-face visits such as Medicare Annual Visits.

• Uses Motivational Interviewing to assess patients readiness for change

• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Interviews patient, documents chief complaint, measures vital signs and accurately records information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) as appropriate.

• Establishes priorities in organizing daily activities.

• Triages patients, as necessary, to the level of care necessary to provide quality patient care with the best possible results based on triage protocols and consultation with Providers.

• Assist/Initiate with BLS measures.

• Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests.

• Communicates test results and instructions to patients per practice protocol.

• Acts as a content expert and clinical resource by providing professional and patient education.

• Educates patient and care givers about diagnostic procedures, medications, chronic disease management and treatment instructions (e. diabetes, AIDS, immunizations).

• Carries out orders as approved by the supervising Providers.

• Assists with medication management for patients. Accurately and promptly requests prescription authorizations and orders refills on medications as authorized by Provider and/or practice policy.

• Understands inpatient and ED discharge process.

• Performs the following non-face to face services:

• Chronic Care Management

• Transitional Care Management

• Referral management

• Communication of test results

• Development and updating of Care Plans based on patient's goals

• Medication management

• Provide guidance to connect patients with community resources

• Patient education

• Assists with documentation in documentation platforms as required in addition to appropriate documentation within the EMR.

• Acts as a resource for patient care and ensures that patients are scheduled with the Provider that is best suited to meet their healthcare needs.

• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, and employees as appropriate.

• Understands diagnoses, billing, and procedures.

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.

• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.

• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization's values.

• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.

• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The professional in the Population Health Registered Nurse (RN) position reports to the Clinic Care Director. This position works closely with all Samaritan Clinic Departments and professionals in order to provide quality patient care. This position will demonstrate respect for other departments by working collaboratively to achieve optimum patient outcomes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.

• License:

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license.

• Experience:

• Experience working in a clinic setting providing support to providers in a variety of medical specialties preferred.

• Case management certification highly desired.

• Skills/Competencies:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.

• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.

• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum and the ability to work with various providers in specialty departments.

• Facilitates and demonstrates communication critical to effective teamwork among various departments.

• Current (Healthcare Provider [HCP] level) CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasional lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
• Extremely heavy physical effort, lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
• Intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
• Good reading eyesight; full visual acuity, depth perception, and color perception.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with Providers, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

As a Samaritan Healthcare employee, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, employee, physician, and student experience.