RN - Community Health Specialist

3 hours ago

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States U Mass Memorial Health Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate RN to join our Community Health team at UMass Memorial Health. As a Community Health Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in refilling medication for clients by answering the Medication Refill Line and educating clients about medications.
  • Provide prior approvals for medication prescriptions as needed by insurance companies.
  • Complete nursing assessments of clients, screening for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and tuberculosis.
  • Identify medical, emotional, and social problems requiring further assessment and treatment.
  • Provide appropriate health care and coordinate referrals as needed.
  • Facilitate referrals to primary care providers or establish contact with existing primary care providers.
  • Contribute to the development of treatment plans, particularly as related to medical concerns.
  • Work with individual clients on wellness initiatives such as smoking cessation, improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and stress management.
  • Facilitate educational groups regarding nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, stress management, and medical needs for clients.
  • Maintain regular contact among consumers, primary care providers, and primary and psychiatric providers, using existing family and social supports as needed.
  • Record all assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up data in the electronic medical record system daily.

Requirements:

  • Valid and current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Experience in the area of practice is necessary.
  • Demonstrates person-centered strength-based communications and relationships with consumers using recovery-oriented principles.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in standard nursing practice, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally with consumers, staff, and providers.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in completing electronic documentation in compliance with grant requirements, agency, state, and federal guidelines and policies.
  • Strengths/experience in wellness-oriented care plans, including nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and stress management.

Working at UMass Memorial Health:

We are a healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Our team is committed to creating a culture of respect, compassion, and inclusivity. We strive to make respect a part of everything we do, every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We recognize the power of a diverse community and encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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