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Job description : Job Title : Nurse Consultant, RN

Location : Field Based

Job Type : Full Time

About Our Client

Our Client is a public benefit corporation dedicated to enriching the

lives of underserved populations in the state of Minnesota. Our goal is

to keep Medicaid waivered participation in the community longer by

enabling access to the essential medical care services they need, in the

comfort of their own homes. Clinic@Home, a first-of-its-kind, digital

system of care enables our clients to get better access to health care

in their homes through its hybrid telemedicine platform.

As an innovative and growing company, our client offers a unique

opportunity for you to build your career with an organization that is

making a positive impact on the lives of people every day.

Objectives of this role

Tired of the relentless demands and fast pace of hospitals, clinics, and

on-the-go nursing agencies? It's time for a nursing career shift that

aligns with your original passion for patient-centered care. Say goodbye

to stress and hurried routines and return to the essence of nursing that

first inspired you while integrating your passion and excitement for new

and innovative ways of utilizing technology.

Nurse Consultants provide community-based clinical direction for

patients and clients in their community setting and virtually, forming

deep relationships while delivering unparalleled care to our clients in

their homes. Utilizing our innovative and groundbreaking

Clinic@Hometechnology and your skills and passion for nursing, you

will be a coach, educator, and nurse guiding patients / clients through

their health journey. Every day you will experience the fulfillment of

spending genuine time with your patients / clients in their homes (either

physically or via telehealth), creating meaningful interactions and

supporting telemedicine primary care and behavioral health visits with

providers. Your expertise combined with Clinic@Homewill help you not

only support your client / patient's medical needs but empower them to take

charge of their health.

We are seeking Nurse Consultants who must be comfortable traveling to

clients' homes and interacting with clients via telehealth video visits.

For in-home appointments, we strive to have a 2-hour radius of travel

around our Nurse Consultants homes but final decisions on client

locations will be made after hire. Due to the nature of our business and

growth, other locations may be required. Note : This section changes

depending on where we are hiring and if we are hiring for specific

locations.

This opportunity is best suited for a person who will enjoy

anewadventurous nursing role. Someone technically savvy, enjoys

utilizing technology to drive client engagement and clinical practice

and is comfortable in a rapidly changing and growing company. The ideal

candidate is passionate about and understands the unique complexities

that working with the underserved Medicaid waiver population and clients

with mental health needs. Finally, this person must be excited to learn

and deploy new and innovative technology to a value-based care model.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage assigned client panels by engaging patients and caregivers in

patient / client homes and virtually. Educates client, care team, and

caregivers in sub-specialty of medication therapy adherence, vitals

tracking / monitoring, and improving client health. Reviews alerts,

follow up with patients / clients and creates and implements care plans

and goals to improve and maintain client health and independence.

Supports clients / patients during telemedicine interactions with

providers (either in the home, virtually, or post-visit follow-ups)

to advocate, educate, and coach on success with any care plan

changes.

Collaborates with telemedicine physicians, pharmacists, nurse

practitioners and home care nurses in Clinic@Home capabilities to

support client needs.

Drives engagement and independence with the patient / client in the

adoption and utilization of the Clinic@Home platform and hardware

TV, RPM Devices, etc). Answers questions, provides coaching and

teaching and helps problem solve.

Assess potential clients for Clinic@Home during consultation visits

and support new clients during Activation visits. This includes

educating new clients on the software, remote monitoring devices,

assigning health education tools to help the client meet their

health goals.

Collaborates with case managers, care managers, providers, and other

third-party care team members to ensure patient / client needs are

being met.

Works in the EMR and CRM to ensure timely and accurate clinical and

business documentation.

Thinks outside of the box for strategic organizational solutions and

during coaching for clients.

Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide

high-quality patient care practice and skills.

Required Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Required Qualifications

Current, unrestricted MN State RN License

BLS Certification

At least 2 years of nursing experience in the following areas : home

care, mental health, community-based nursing, skilled nursing

facility, public health, visiting nursing, and / or private duty

nursing (PDN).

At least 1 year experience working with underserved populations such

as those on the Medicaid waiver program or other socio-economically

challenged populations.

Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, ability to

troubleshoot in unexpected situations.

Comfortable working in clients homes and with clients and

caregivers with multiple, complex, and chronic health conditions

including behavioral health.

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, etc) and

EHR / EMR experience.

Ability to learn new technology quickly and proficiently

Interdisciplinary team experience and ability to collaborate and

communicate with all members of the healthcare team (Homecare nurse,

IHS, PCA, case manager, healthcare specialties)

Excellent oral, professional presentation, and written skills are a

needed plus must have the ability to work independently 90% of the

time.

Must be able to organize your workflow of daily tasks and be

able to complete them in an efficient time.

Preferred Qualifications

Medication set-up or administration experience

Comfortable working with clients and their caregivers in their

homes with multiple, complex, and chronic health conditions

including behavioral health

Remaining calm and composed under pressure, ability to troubleshoot

in unexpected situations.

An understanding of the promotion of health and wellness and

enhancement of an individuals ability to live independently in the

community.

Typical Work Schedule :

This key role is performed in a hybrid environment. Nurse Consultants

work primarily in clients private homes / group home settings and

virtually (either from home if a private office space is available or at

our office in Minnetonka). Work may also need to be conducted in your

vehicle or other location while traveling. Candidates must havereliable

transportation and enjoy a mix of working from home / office and

traveling to multiple client home locations daily. Occasionally travel

outside the metro, in Minnesota, is required.

The daily schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-5 pm.

Qualifications : Required Education