WELLNESS COORDINATOR PRN- REGISTERED NURSE

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Support and participates in the Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts of team- based care.

Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate healthcare options and services with the goal of increasing the likelihood of improvement to the health status of identified populations across the continuum.

• Delivering direct patient care in primary care office
• Perform Nurse Triage for patients calling the office
• Perform all direct patient care within the scope of an RN
•  Participate in PCMH activities which include but are not limited to: hospital discharge follow-up, care planning, coordination of services, and communication between care providers
• Collaborate with patient’s medical/health and community-based providers to establish mutual goal-setting including patients and their families/caregivers, utilizing self-management tools.
• Provide outreach, care management and education for disease self-management per patient centered goals.
• Identify, document, and mitigate patient barriers to improved outcomes.
• Conduct assessments, develop nursing treatment plans and interventions and set goals for treatment plans/behavioral modifications within the scope of licensure in collaboration with other care providers.
• Assists physicians and other team members in developing and implementing evidence based practices and care plans for target health populations.
• Collect data on quality metrics and track as required for improvement efforts.

Participate in process/quality improvement initiatives to achieve targets as defined by organizational/department goals and objectives.

Collaborates with providers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of protocols and processes for the management of target populations that result in improved patient outcomes. 

Schedules and maintains independent patient schedule of appointments

Delivering direct patient care in primary care office performing physicals and other care in the scope of RN.

Perform Nurse Triage for patients calling the office

Evaluates aspects of each patient’s condition, diagnoses, medications and support systems to formulate an individualized plan which will lead to successful outcomes in medication self-management, use of a patient-centered record, appropriate primary care and specialist follow-up.

Serves as a guide to the patient and/or family/care, coaching the patient in addressing critical issues and self-management tasks families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence.

Coordinates clinical aspects of Medical Home practice across the Cooper Care Alliance group.  Works closely with treatment team of providers and other clinical staff. 

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in all age groups

Provides information and guidance to the patient and/or family for an effective care transition, improved self-management skills and enhances patient-practitioner communication

Confers, as appropriate, with providers and other members of the healthcare team regarding the medical plan of care, and post-acute care needs.

Fosters communication among clinical treatment team, patient, family and post-acute providers.

Maintains a working knowledge of, and adheres to applicable federal/state regulations including, but not limited to, laws related to patient confidentiality, release of information and HIPAA.

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.

Meets established standards for Registered Professional Nurses continuing education annually.

Experience

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Experience

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0-2 years

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6-10 years

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3-5 years

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10+ years

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Education

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Education

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High School / GED

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Bachelor’s Degree

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Vocational / Technical School

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Master’s Degree

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Associate’s Degree

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Doctorate Degree

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Field of Study  (Please Note)

Nursing

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Licensure, Certification, and Registration

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Registered Nurse with New Jersey License

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