Details
Posted: 15-Nov-23
Location: Boise, Idaho
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Overview
We are growing and adding to the team!! Bring your experienced nursing skills to help patients in a unique way as an RN Care Advisor! Apply today and #FindYourSelfHere St. Luke's Health System in Boise is seeking an expereinced nurse that is passionate about helping patients through telephonc patient advisory care.
What is so special about this position?
The Care Advisor uses assessment skills and appropriate risk assessment tools to identify patients with actual or potential health care needs that would require post-acute care coordination. This would include establishing mutual goals based on the patient's needs to evaluate, compare, and interpret ambiguous and changing clinical patient data. Working with the patient to educate and make sure they understand their health needs, discharge medications, upcoming appointments and educating them on infection prevention at home.
Team!
Strong team of physicians and multidisciplinary care team members to assess patient needs and develop a care plan. You will work with a team of RN's, Social Workers, Respiratory & Physical Therapists, and Health Coaches!
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position is extremely independent after training and has a team to partner in patient goals to help contribute to your success in this position. Must be able to manage and organize their own day to include quality audits and chart review. The position is Hybrid (50 on site /50 remote) Must be remote in the Boise Metro area. The in-person work site location is the Boise Plaza 4.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
- Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
- Paid time off (Vacation, holidays, and short-term disability)
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Air St. Luke's
- Healthy U wellness plan
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
- Adoption Reimbursement
- and many more....
Responsibilities
- Works with the patient, physician and care team, to create and implement a care plan that addresses the identified needs.
- Will serve as the primary contact, advocate and resource for patients, families and physicians.
- Assesses patient's knowledge of their clinical condition(s) and provide education and self-management support based on the patient's unique learning style.
- Will measure, improve and maintain quality outcomes (clinical, financial, and functional) for individual patients and the population served.
- Performs ongoing education to patient and patient's family and/or care giver on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and medications.
- Serves as advocate when problems and issues arise.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's of Nursing Degree
- Experience: 2 years' RN experience- RN Case management, Critical Care RN, or social work highly preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: Current RN License in the State of Practice
Why St. Luke's
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.
About Boise
Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city--both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise. The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails.
Learn more about what the City of Trees has to offer you:
St. Luke's Health System | Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Boise Valley Economic Partnership | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays | Alive After Five | Capitol City Public Market | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org
*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
