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Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.
The Chronic Care Registered Nurse (RN) will assess patients based on the patient's own evaluation and responses to questions as well as follow up questions to triage and make decisions best for the patient. The role will work with care coordinators and providers to deliver services to patients as part of our Metabolic Disease Management team. Additionally, the RN may refer the patient to a provider if needed, schedule an appointment, or recommend another treatment plan.
Roles/Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Clinical Administration
Patient Education
Requirements
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's in nursing preferred. Valid CA RN license required. Valid BLS certification required. Three years of RN experience providing nursing assessment, triage experience required; telehealth triage experience preferred.
Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Reliable transportation for traveling to multiple NHC sites. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent planning and organizational ability. Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
Pay range: $48.00 - $57.00 per hour, depending on experience. This role is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus.
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.
The Chronic Care Registered Nurse (RN) will assess patients based on the patient's own evaluation and responses to questions as well as follow up questions to triage and make decisions best for the patient. The role will work with care coordinators and providers to deliver services to patients as part of our Metabolic Disease Management team. Additionally, the RN may refer the patient to a provider if needed, schedule an appointment, or recommend another treatment plan.
Roles/Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
- Assesses patient to determine their understanding of their chronic condition and identify potential care and/or provider gaps
- Provides counseling and education regarding diabetes management, hypertension management, and smoking cessation in coordination with providers during enhanced medical visits
- Accesses patient records and searches a database of possible conditions and treatments, and documents telephone encounters, education, and outcomes
- Assesses and triages immediate health concerns
Clinical Administration
- Provides clear patient information and education for handling their situation
- Evaluates patients over the phone to determine between emergency care or regular doctor visit is needed
- Provides ongoing training and support to care coordinators and others to assure effective and appropriate patient services through the VCT
Patient Education
- Serves as a role model and clinical resource across the continuum of care to influence organizational standards related to patient safety and care delivery
- Acts as a resource for patients by providing education and guidance to support positive health outcomes, including lab tests, results, medication functions
- Initiates patient education plans according to individualized needs, including patient and family instructions
Requirements
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's in nursing preferred. Valid CA RN license required. Valid BLS certification required. Three years of RN experience providing nursing assessment, triage experience required; telehealth triage experience preferred.
Skills: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Reliable transportation for traveling to multiple NHC sites. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent planning and organizational ability. Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
Pay range: $48.00 - $57.00 per hour, depending on experience. This role is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus.
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
