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Job description
Population Health Navigator
Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years of clinical experience who is interested in population health. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), focused on care coordination, patient engagement, and improving outcomes across our community.
What You'll Bring Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to improving patient quality, outcomes, and engagement The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment Experience or interest in guiding patients through the healthcare system and connecting them to appropriate resources Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across providers, care teams, and community partners Comfort working in a non-bedside setting focused on care coordination and patient navigation
What You'll Do Engage with patients both in person and by phone to complete assessments and support care planning Serve as a key resource for patients, helping them navigate the healthcare system effectively Support care coordination initiatives that improve patient outcomes and enhance continuity of care
The Population Health Navigator is responsible for promoting effective partnerships between patients/families and the health care team to facilitate care for patients and effectively manage the care transitions to facilitate a shared goal model. The Navigator will partner with the provider care team to complete annual wellness visits, assist to reduce the severity of chronic disease and prevent avoidable acute illnesses. The Navigator will provide effective clinical health coaching to assist patients with self-management of their chronic disease and lifestyle changes to mitigate health risk using care coordination activities and analytics in the ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities
Coordinates the strategic approach to identify new or manage an established patient population Collaborates with the provider to develop a plan of care based on identified new and established patient populations.
Completes annual wellness visits on identified population within scope of practice
Obtains patient consent and assists with enrollment into the Chronic Care Management program
Observes, reports, and documents medication administration
Facilitates patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as indicated by provider
Makes referrals to assist patients in meeting goals for proactive wellness
Provides clinical health coaching interventions to motivate patients and families towards successful self-management
Cultivates effective partnerships through collaboration with providers, staff and other clinical disciplines to ensure high quality patient care Assesses patients for chronic conditions and makes referrals as appropriate
Collaborates with external resources to assist patients in achieving health goals
Collaborates with practice leaders to implement effective internal tracking systems for patients
Ensures all required elements are documented for relevant billing components
Qualifications
Education:
Associate's Degree; Graduate from an accredited, state approved school of nursing
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in clinical nursing role caring for acute or chronic disease patients
Skills:
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills necessary to develop a comprehensive plan of care appropriate for patients with complex medical, emotional and social needs
Effective organizational, leadership, communication, education, collaboration and counseling skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Worksite address
gulfport, MS, 39500, US
Who can apply
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