Patient Support Nurse

Valeris; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Telehealth and EAP services

401(k) with company match

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Valeris is seeking a Patient Support Nurse in the Indianapolis area to guide patients through enrollment and ongoing treatment within a comprehensive life sciences program. You will serve as a trusted resource, educating patients about their therapies, managing administration details, and addressing barriers to adherence.

The role requires an active RN license with 2–3 years of nursing experience, and preferred experience in triage/case management.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in current state of practice.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience.
• Nurseline triage, call center utilization management, or case management is a plus.
• Case management or clinical trial nurse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consistent resource throughout the continuum of program services.
• Educate patients about treatments, benefits, side effects, and administration.
• Provide information on prescribed therapy, dosing, and treatment course.
• Coordinate with insurance payers to determine coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing experience

Call center triage

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit

As a Patient Support Nurse you are responsible for contact with program patients and assessing any barriers that may be present for successful initiation and completion of therapy. The Patient Support Nurse will play an active role with each patient from the first point of patient program enrollment and throughout treatment to facilitate a timely and successful patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a consistent resource throughout the continuum of program services, which includes identifying barriers to therapy and helping the patient understand and navigate such barriers.
• Serve as an educator who possesses knowledge and practical experience about clinical treatments and the strong emotions and financial implications associated with a new diagnosis, living with a chronic medical condition or life-threatening condition.
• Enable patients by providing them with information and education about:their prescribed therapy and course of treatment, fairly balanced with benefits and known side effects per manufacturer product information
• proper administration and dosing of prescribed therapy
• calling and working with the patient’s insurance payer to determine coverage benefits, anticipated out-of-pocket costs associated with their therapy and resources for financial assistance, where applicable based upon needs communicated by the patient
• support to help better manage the stress involved in their diagnosis.
• Empower the patient to participate in their personal care process by triaging the patient to support for other non-program needs such as social or other intervention programs.
• Reporting of Adverse Events/ Product Complaint received in accordance with SOP and good manufacturer practices
• Utilize Valeris’ values as the driving force behind the team’s success
• On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures
• Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have active RN licensure in current state of practice.
• 2-3 years of nursing experience with relevant disease state experience preferred.
• Nurseline triage, Call Center Utilization Management, Call Center Case Management, a plus.
• Case management or Clinical Trial Nurse experience, a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Remote work eligibility is subject to all work from home criteria met and based on business need.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.

Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Why Work for Valeris?

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
• Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
• Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
• Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
• A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
• Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
• A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.