Telephonic RN Consultants Needed!

Join a dynamic, growing high-tech/high-touch healthcare organization that makes a unique contribution to the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals.

 

ABOUT LIFEMASTERS:
LifeMasters Supported SelfCare, Inc. is an exciting national disease management company whose mission is to help individuals achieve and maintain optimal health by closing the gaps in medical care and encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles. With more than a decade of experience, we are experts at delivering disease management services to individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, musculoskeletal conditions and their co-morbidities.



POSITION SUMMARY:


Under general supervision, provides telephonic nursing care planning to a patient caseload using established ethical, professional, nursing and corporate frameworks.  Develops an individualized, educational plan of care for each patient with long and short term goals, routinely assesses the need for plan changes based on patient needs, and is accountable for patient management while the patient is enrolled in the LifeMasters program. Educates participants consistently within allowable scope of practice patterns according to state and federal guidelines.  Works with information of a confidential nature and communicates with team members and the patient/family in decision making.  Provides support as required to other departments to promote LifeMasters services and performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
· Formulates and implements an educational plan of care in conjunction with the appropriate disease specific CareMap(s) for each patient and family (or support system) enrolled in the LifeMasters Supported SelfCare Programs. 

· Provides Supported SelfCare interventions to patient and makes substantial nursing judgments through regular appointment calls, interactive voice response (IVR) reminder calls, follow-up calls, and alert calls.

· Makes assessments continually and systematically to ensure the health care needs of patient and family (or support system) are being met.

· Formulates clear nursing directions in order for other nurses to continue quality patient care in her/his absence and coordinates patient care by providing direction and assistance to other patient care personnel.

· Fosters a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health care professionals and assumes responsibility for quality nursing care.

 

  REQUIREMENTS:
· 2 + years Registered Nurse experience.

· Clinical experience in Cardiac and/or Diabetes preferred. 

· Strong basic (intermediate preferred) computer skills.

· 20+wpm net typing & basic computer skills required.

·  Understanding of managed care and disease management from a clinical, contracting and wellness perspective preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively educate adult learners.

· Ability to interact effectively with internal/external contacts, including physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, technical and clerical staff, etc.

· Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from various professional and non-professional

 backgrounds.

 

EDUCATION:
· Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Certificate/License:

· Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse within the state employed and the ability to be licensed without restrictions in other states as business needs require.

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED:
None

 

BENEFITS:
LifeMasters rewards its employees with a rich benefits package including; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision, Cafeteria Plan, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401k with Company Match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Domestic Partner Benefits, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Direct Deposit, Discounted Health Club Memberships, On-site Flu Shots and Health Fairs, and On-line Benefits and Payroll information.  LifeMasters recognizes and rewards the diverse needs of its workforce by offering most benefits to Employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week and most benefits become effective the first day of the month following your date of employment.

LifeMasters offers a fun, caring and casual workplace.In addition, to our comprehensive benefits package, we provide professional development and opportunities for career advancement.

 

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D