Job Summary

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Disease Management (DM) Specialist and provide education and resource health information services to health plan members. The Disease Management Specialist (RN) screens and determines the members needs and assists in identifying appropriate program goals and health education interventions.

The successful candidate utilizes available resources to assist with management of disease and works to empower the member to achieve better self-management of their disease.

The DM Specialist will work in a professional office environment as a team member of the Disease Management Department for a well-known managed health care plan.

The RN will reside in the Pacific Time Zone and telecommute from work Monday thru Friday during normal business hours. This is a full time position that is temporary for a period of two to four months with the intent to direct hire.


Duties and responsibilities include :

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills to meet departmental goals

Provides one-on-one and group telephonic disease management education

Preforms initial, on-going and post-intervention patient assessment

Collaborates with member(s) and providers to develop individualized care plan

Participates in Disease Management Quality Improvement efforts



Job Requirements:

Graduate of an approved program of Nursing; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse

Strong interpersonal relationship skills

Minimum of 2 years' experience with disease specific education

Demonstrated knowledge of the disease process and its management

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and IBM Lotus Notes



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Required license or certification:

Active and Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in California and U.S. Citizenship

The Benefits of Working with PSN*

RN Nurse Recruiters

- we provide a Nurse to Nurse connection!

27 years of experience in this field!

Direct relationship with hiring managers!

Online timesheet entry

Direct Deposit

Weekly paycheck

Health, Vision & Dental insurance*

Life/AD&D, Basic & Supplemental*

Short-term disability insurance*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Upon meeting Company & plan eligibility requirements



If temporary position transfers to full-time direct hire employment, here are the client benefits:



Client Company Benefits*

Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Basic Life insurance

Supplemental Life/AD&D

401(k) retirement plan

Paid-Time-Off to include: Vacation, Personal and Sick time & Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

*Upon meeting company & plan eligibility requirements


Licensure
Active and Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in California and U.S. Citizenship

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