Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team remotely in a part-time capacity specializing in Chronic Care Management under a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care across diverse settings, including long-term care, assisted living, and home health environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical experience, proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, and Athenahealth, and a strong background in managing complex chronic conditions. This position emphasizes patient-centered care, health coaching, and adherence to HIPAA standards, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes through comprehensive assessment and management.
Duties
• Conduct thorough patient assessments via telehealth platforms
• Manage chronic conditions such as cardiac issues, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and neurological disorders through personalized care plans.
• Utilize EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, and eClinicalWorks for documentation of patient interactions, care plans, and progress notes.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, specialists (e.g., ophthalmology, neurology), and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide health coaching focused on disease management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care strategies.
• Monitor patients' responses to treatments.
• Educate patients and families about managing complex health conditions including dementia/dementia care, Alzheimer's care, hospice & palliative medicine needs.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations during all patient interactions and documentation processes.
• Stay current with healthcare standards such as NCQA standards and ICD coding updates (ICD-9/ICD-10).
• Document all patient encounters accurately in medical records while maintaining confidentiality and security protocols.
Experience
• Written and spoken bilingual preferred
• Proven experience in various clinical settings including chronic care management and remote patient management
• Extensive background in managing chronic diseases such as heart failure, COPD/asthma (pulmonary), renal dialysis patients, or post-acute care populations.
• Experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics (memory care/dementia), pediatrics (neonatal/infant/toddler), behavioral health patients or individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and physiology to accurately assess patient needs and interpret diagnostic evaluations like sonography or laboratory results.
• Skilled in using EMR/EHR systems such as EPIC, Athenahealth, and eClinicalWorks
• Prior experience in case management programs
• This RN remote role offers the flexibility of part-time work while enabling meaningful contributions to patient health outcomes through expert clinical management in a variety of healthcare environments. The position requires a compassionate approach combined with technical proficiency across multiple specialties to deliver exceptional remote nursing services.
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote