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Job Title:
RN Health Coach-DM / 1306
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Location:
Portland, OR 97062 |
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Job Status:
Full Time, Employee |
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Job Category:
Medical/Health |
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Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager) |
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Reference Code:
1306 |
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Visit us on the web
http://apshealthcare.com/
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| APS was founded as a behavioral healthcare company and has evolved into a specialty healthcare company that offers customized, integrated healthcare solutions across two major product lines: care management and behavioral healthcare services. The company has capitalized on its experience in behavior change to create physical and mental healthcare programs that are industry renowned. The use of an integrated approach to healthcare for the mind and body has allowed APS to be more effective in improving the quality and effectiveness of care.
Today, APS is a pioneer in providing health and disease management services while retaining its position as one of the leading behavioral healthcare organizations in the United States. In fact, APS is the only specialty healthcare company with extensive experience in health management, behavioral healthcare, employee assistance programs (EAP), informatics and quality review/oversight programs.
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RN Health Coach-DM / 1306
Position Description:
Tired of working holidays and weekends? Would you like the opportunity to empower people with health knowledge so they become active partners in their care? Then consider exploring an opportunity at APS Healthcare, a health services organization dedicated to making a significant, positive impact on the healthcare system by changing behaviors and improving clinical and financial outcomes. Our new Portland, OR office is seeking seasoned RN's to provide telephonic disease management services to our member population. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm.
Health Coaches are responsible for providing disease management, training, and other clinically based activities as assigned to coordinate care between providers, the clients and the community. They will perform telephonic disease management assessments to empower clients to better understand their illness and self-manage their condition. Education is specific to disease processes, nutrition, wellness, etc. The Health Coach will make adequate contact to clients, as stated in Program guidelines with a focus on behavioral goal setting and client centered support planning. Additionally the Health Coach will identify member resource needs and provide information on possible resources to clients and make referrals for clients, when applicable.
Responsibilities:
• Conducting on-site healthcare facility visits to facilitate quality of care.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the treatment plan and/or develop alternative options. Establish short and long-term goals in collaboration with the client, the client’s health care team and the plan.
• Coordinate services, and assess progress and outcomes.
• Provide education on the disease process.
• Meet performance standards.
• Attend and participate in case conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Registered Nurse with active non-restricted license for the State of Oregon.
REQURIEMENTS:
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in related public sector medical services including experience with quality improvement, medical record reviews, disease management and/or primary care case management.
• Knowledge of chronic illness and disease states targeted by DCH.
• Experience and/or knowledge of telephonic based communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Above average computer/technical skills;
• Ability to resolve problems in a non-threatening manner.
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