Utilize Health is an early-stage care management company specializing in populations with complex needs. Our current focus is helping those with neurological diagnoses such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the Utilize Health patient journey. The RN conducts care coordination visits in the community and in the patient home setting. The RN assumes responsibility for assisting patients with navigating the healthcare system, providing patient and family education that supports self-management and reduces complications & sequelae, and interventions that address social determinates of health. The RN acts as a patient advocate in supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction and overall health outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Member of the Utilize Health multidisciplinary care coordination team, serving as an advocate from patient enrollment through graduation.
Provide care coordination, health promotion, care planning and transitional care activities.
Improve outcomes by reducing hospital and emergency room admission, closing gaps in care, and actively coordinating care of individuals with a diagnosis of stroke, spinal cord injury or brain injury.
Coordinate care and support patients and families to ensure Utilize Health program goals are met.
Perform care coordination activities to include continual assessments of patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, interventions, patient education and development of an individualized care plan with measurable goals that ensure needs are met.
Ensure patient’s daily medical, behavioral and environmental needs are planned for and coordinated.
Demonstrate knowledge of community and care resources.
Participate in identification & enrollment of appropriate patients.
Participate in care team huddles, clinical case reviews, triages and warm handoffs.
Support patient access to care by serving as a liaison between the patient and care providers such as PCPs and specialists.
Assists in the development and dissemination of patient education including patient action plans.
Assists in transitions of care from hospital, acute rehab, or other inpatient care settings to home.
Ensure timely and appropriate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain an active Tennessee Registered Nurse License.
Responsible for attending all in-services, continuing education and annual health requirements.
Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor.
Will be compliant with the relevant regulations concerning the privacy and security of patient’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Perform other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

Utilize Health offers a full, comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in.

Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
401k - Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Calm App for mental health
Gym membership discounts

QUALIFYING JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Graduated from an accredited Registered Nurse Program
Compact or State of Tennessee Active Registered Nurse Licensure
American Heart Association’s BLS certification for HealthCare Providers Required upon hire.
Two years of nursing experience. (Neurology, disease management, case management or home health experience preferred)
Ability to provide in-home visits
Passion for working with the neuro population.
Demonstrated ability to provide care coordination.
Proficient in documenting care coordination activities in an electronic medical record.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

APPLY

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to info@utilizehealth.com.

Pre-employment screening required, including background check and drug screening test

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