[Hiring] Nurse Patient Advocate @Aviary

Role Description

The Nurse Advocate - Clinical Eligibility (LPN or RN) will act as a liaison between patients with chronic conditions and the healthcare system. This role focuses on ensuring patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care, and that they are empowered to make informed decisions about their health.

• Conduct detailed assessments of patients' health status, needs, and preferences.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and their families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
• Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring timely access to services and treatments.
• Assist patients in scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and coordinating among multiple healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN) with an active and unrestricted state license.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in case management, patient advocacy, home health, chronic disease management, or a similar role.
• Experience working with Medicare patients and high-risk populations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, care coordination, and patient advocacy principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to assess patients' health needs, develop care plans, and educate patients on self-management strategies.
• Familiarity with social determinants of health and ability to connect patients to community resources.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex healthcare situations.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Compensation: $28-$32 per hour.
• Fully remote work structure.
• 25-30 hours a week, between 10am and 4pm ET.