Remote RN / LVN Nurse Health Specialist (Must have California Licensure)

Job Number: 6951

Workplace Type: Fully Remote

Position Title: Nurse Health Specialist

External Description:

Overview of the Role:

Alignment Health is seeking a remote LVN or RN nurse health specialist (must be licensed in California) with intensive care unit (ICU), emergency room (ER), and / or medical-surgical (Med-Surg) experience to provide triaging service for patients who call into the Alignment Health virtual care center. As a nurse health specialist, you will escalate patient calls to advanced practice clinicians (APC) and manage patient care and treatment in collaboration with the physician and nurse practitioner (NP) / physician assistant (PA).  If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and positively impacting the lives of seniors, we’re looking for you!

Must be willing and available to work one of the below schedules:

• Option 1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
• Pacific Time: 7:00am - 6:00pm
• Mountain Time: 8:00am – 7:00pm
• Central Time: 9:00am – 8:00pm
• Eastern Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm

• Option 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Pacific Time: 8:00am to 7:00pm 
• Mountain Time: 9:00am – 8:00pm
• Central Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm
• Eastern Time: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Must have flexible availability (days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays coverage (on rotation)) since team is operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Responsibilities:

• Answer all inbound calls to the virtual care center.
• Use clinical judgement to address patient concerns.
• Collaborate with primary care physician (PCP), extensivists, and NP / PA, and case manager to develop care plans for members for non-Care Anywhere patients.
• Conduct outbound calls and virtual visits to complete patient follow-up.
• Perform daily review of vitals for patients enrolled in remote patient monitoring program.
• Support disease management referrals.
• Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, end-of-life, medication, and compliance.
• Discuss cases with physician / NP / PA when appropriate.
• Use electronic medical records. 

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year LVN or RN experience in intensive care unit (ICU), emergency room (ER), and / or medical-surgical (Med-Surg) required.
• Must have completed of accredited Nursing Program required; BSN preferred.
• Current, unrestricted LVN or RN license in California required.
• Current, unrestricted LVN or RN licensure in Nevada highly preferred.
• Current, unrestricted compact LVN or RN licensure (Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Texas) highly preferred.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Knowledge of clinical standards of care.
• Experience in gerontology, adult care, highly preferred.
• Experience in palliative / hospice and complex care management, highly preferred.
• Experience in home health including wound care, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare Managed Care Plans, preferred.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills.
• Effective communication skills with seniors.
• Computer proficient and comfortable with navigating the internet.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.
• Dependable and reliable.
• EMR experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

PAY RANGE: $76,100 - $95,000 annually

City: Remote-US

State: California

Location City: Remote-US

Location State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Remote RN / LVN Nurse Health Specialist (Must have California Licensure)

Company Profile:

Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors by leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture! From member experience professionals and clinicians, to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us?

At Alignment Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to grow your skills and your career – with us.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

 Please note: All clinical positions are contingent upon successful engagement with Alignment Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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