Nurse Health Specialist (Seeking Local Candidates in San Jose, California)

Location: San Jose, California US

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Job Number: 2834

Workplace Type:

Position Title: Nurse Health Specialist

External Description:

Seeking Local Candidates in San Jose, California. 

Must Be Able to Conduct Home Visits in San Jose, CA (Santa Clara County) 

Nurse Health Specialist

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:
    1. Knowledge of clinical standards of care
    2. Minimum 1 year experience as an RN
    3. Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVN
  2. Education/Licensure:
    1. Requires successful completion of an accredited Nursing Program; BSN preferred, Registered Nurse preferred, LVN considered with appropriate experience
    2. Current, unrestricted license in the state for which you are applying
    3. Must have CPR certification
    4. Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
  3. Other:
    1. Experience in gerontology, adult care, preferred
    2. Experience in palliative/hospice and complex care management, preferred
    3. Experience in Home Health including wound care, preferred
    4. Knowledge of Medicare Managed Care Plans, preferred
    5. Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
    6. Effective communication skills with seniors
    7. Computer literate and able to navigate the internet
    8. Ability to work independently
    9. Detail oriented
    10. Dependable and reliable
    11. EMR experience is strongly preferred
    12. Bilingual skills valued (Spanish preferred)
    13. Must be flexible with traveling between regions as needed to meet business needs.
  4. Work Environment:
    1. 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: Remote-San Jose

State: California

Location City: San Jose

Location State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Nurse Health Specialist (Seeking Local Candidates in San Jose, California)

Company Profile:

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! 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, 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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