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Job Number:
1993
Position Title:
Nurse Health Specialist
External Description:
Alignment Healthcare was founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies, Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a time.
By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team, you will provide members with the quality of care they truly need and deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.
Position Summary:
Provides primary care services to patients in both a clinic and home care setting. Responsible for managing patient care and treatment in collaboration with the Physician and Advanced Practice Clinician.
General Duties/Responsibilities:
(May include but are not limited to)
- Conduct in home assessments on health plan member.
- Collaborates with primary care physician, Extensivist, and Advanced Practice Clinician, and Case Manager to develop care plan for members.
- Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures within his/her level of training and expertise, and as outlined on the practice agreement and written protocol with the supervising physician.
- Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
- Educates members on topics such as disease process, end of life, medication, and compliance.
- Discusses case with Physician and Advanced Practice Clinician when appropriate.
- Use of Electronic Medical Records required.
Minimum Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Minimum Experience:
a. Knowledge of clinical standards of care
b. Minimum 1 year experience as an RN
c. Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVN
2. Education/Licensure:
a. Requires successful completion of an accredited Nursing Program; BSN preferred, Registered Nurse preferred, LVN considered with appropriate experience
b. Current, unrestricted license in the state for which you are applying
c. Must have CPR certification
d. Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
3. Other:
a. Experience in gerontology, adult care, preferred
b. Experience in palliative/hospice and complex care management, preferred
c. Experience in Home Health including wound care, preferred
d. Knowledge of Medicare Managed Care Plans, preferred
e. Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
f. Effective communication skills with seniors
g. Computer literate and able to navigate the internet
h. Ability to work independently
i. Detail oriented
j. Dependable and reliable
k. EMR experience is strongly preferred
l. Bilingual skills valued (Spanish preferred)
m. Must be flexible with traveling between regions as needed to meet business needs.
4. Work Environment:
a. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.
If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [email protected].
City:
San Jose
State:
California
Location City:
San Jose
Schedule:
Full Time
Location State:
California
Community / Marketing Title:
Nurse Health Specialist
Company Profile:
Alignment Healthcare was founded with a mission to revolutionize health care with a serving heart culture. Through its unique integrated care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and use of proprietary technologies, Alignment is committed to transforming health care one person at a time.
By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team, you will provide members with the quality of care they truly need and deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.
EEO Employer Verbiage:
On August 17, 2021, Alignment implemented a policy requiring all new hires to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment subject to applicable laws concerning exemptions/accommodations. This policy is part of Alignment’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and community, and to support public health efforts. Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran. If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [email protected].
