Population Health - Registered Nurse

About SAC Health:

SAC Health's mission is to reflect the healing ministry & love of Jesus Christ through healthcare, education & partnerships that empower our communities to flourish.

SAC Health's Core Values:

Quality Healthcare - providing patient-centered, culturally-sensitive, equitable care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, while seeking to prevent illness & disability
Teamwork - working together to achieve a common goal, with a willingness to serve each other in a Christ-like manner
Wholeness - ministering to the spiritual, physical, mental & emotional needs of others
Integrity - living & working in an authentic, honest way that inspires trust
Compassion - engaging with the needs & suffering of others, out of concern for their well-being
Excellence - striving to exceed expectations for our patients, community, & staff
Humble Service - caring with a kind & selfless spirit
Respect - holding others in high regard by empowering them to reach their God-given potential

DESCRIPTION:

The Population Health RN will actively participate in the review, analysis and delivery of care to patients organization wide. Utilize reporting to identify and actively engage in patient outreach. Responsible for quality planning and coordination of patient care. Responsible for accurate and timely tracking of productivity statistics, program status, challenges, updates, and developments. Utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, and ethics to perform duties within the RN Scope of Practice. Performs other duties as needed.

Schedule: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES:

• Effectively utilizes RN scope of practice as it pertains to care coordination of quality care.
• Patient Education Plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for the patients, families and other health professionals pertaining to specific illness. Explains illness and answers questions regarding care from patient and family members. Provides effective patient/family education regarding disease management.
• Quality Management Participates in clinical quality improvement designed to improve quality of care. Actively works on the development of standards of care and evaluating the quality of care.
• Coordinates care by active outreach, receiving calls, obtaining history, and scheduling of visits related to quality of care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform assessments, plan and implement care, and evaluate educational programs for the patients and families. He/she can apply simple and complex techniques required as well as the expertise to use appropriate equipment in the efficient and effective delivery of nursing care to the patient/family as needed within the RN Scope of Practice.
• Schedules outpatient procedures and assists with obtaining authorizations.
• Provide medical oversight to Population Health staff. Review clinical assessments and guides clinical decision making.
• Achieves and maintains compliance according to organizational standards.
• Assist in identifying areas needing revision or new clinical guidelines.
• Assists with the generation of new ideas, workflows, processes, and policies that improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness within the program that are in support of departmental and organizational goals.
• Participate in Quality Department special projects/programs.
• Must be able to adhere to the Attendance policy and procedure.
• Maintains positive rapport among co-workers.
• Ability to collaborate, support and function in a teaching organization that builds, coaches, and embraces interns and residency programs. Must demonstrate a passion for the team and consistently work with rotating doctors, residents, and interns, while continuously building a trusting, safe, patient centered workplace.
• Demonstrate the ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity, work effectively and with individuals of different cultures and socioeconomic status, passion for service.
• It is the expectation of SACHS that all staff members exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills which means going above and beyond your job description to find a solution.
• Other duties as assigned by Population Health RN Manager and Director of Quality Care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program required. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. Experience in lieu of Bachelors degree will be considered.
• Licensure/Certification: Current and unrestricted California Registered Nursing License, and current CPR certification required. Valid California driver license and active auto insurance required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare required. As a requirement of this position, you must receive EPIC certification for the module you have been hired into.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Computer competency; Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; compose written material; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other: Must maintain a professional appearance along with friendly, cooperative, caring and calm behavior. Must be committed to serve low-income clients.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.

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Full Benefits Package:

• PTO and Sick Leave Plans
• Medical / Dental / Vision package
• Monthly Health Insurance Premium Rates among the lowest in the industry
• Retirement Account with up to 8% employer contribution
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Fitness Facility access
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Paid Birthday Holiday

EEO

SAC Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.