Registered Nurse

Independent Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scorecard incentive

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Independent Health in Williamsville, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver care management for pharmacy, medical, and home care patients, collaborating with operations and pharmacy staff to ensure quality care, appropriate documentation, and effective billing. The role emphasizes patient outcomes and adherence support.

The preferred candidate holds an active RN license with at least four years of nursing experience, including two years of direct patient care; home care experience is a

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Active, unrestricted RN license.
• 4 years nursing experience including 2 years direct patient care; home care preferred.
• Clinical knowledge of population health needs.
• Proficient MS Office and computer skills.
• Experience managing other nursing staff preferred.
• Experience with IV and SQ biologics recommended.
• CPR/ACLS and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications current.
• Confidentiality and independence in job duties.
• Flexible schedules and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs through medical history and vitals.
• Develop care plans with providers and patients across the continuum.
• Provide clinical services including education and medication administration training.
• Complete IV/SQ biologics administration training and training as needed.
• Monitor and document therapy goals and outcomes.
• Ensure proper billing and reimbursement for drugs and services.
• Administer medications per prescribed dose and maintain certifications.
• Comply with regulations and patient privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with Independent Health Case Management on needs.
• Orient and support associates as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical knowledge

Communication with patients

Care planning

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Windows skills

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

FIND YOUR FUTURE We’re excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration.

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide all necessary care management services to applicable pharmacy, medical, and home care patients. The RN will be tasked with working collaboratively with operations and pharmacy staff to ensure appropriate billing and reimbursement. The RN will assist the clinical team in performing care plan reviews, adherence calls, therapy goal assessments, patient management program assessments, and device training. In addition, will communicate with patients, providers, and members of health care team to ensure optimal patient care and improved outcomes through interventions where applicable. The RN will perform digital contact with patients through the Reliance Rx patient management program for clinical touchpoints to assess efficacy of prescribed medication, compliance, and other factors related to patient care. The RN will adhere to applicable regulations, patient care standards, and the NYS DOH approved policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current, active, unrestricted and licensed registered nurse (RN) required.
• Four (4) years of nursing experience to include two (2) years of direct patient care required, home care preferred.
• Clinical knowledge of the health and social needs for the population served.
• Proficient computer and Windows skills required, including MS Office.
• Management experience of other nursing staff, preferred.
• Experience in dosing and administration of intravenous and subcutaneous biologics, preferred.
• Maintain current CPR/ACLS certification.
• Maintain current Blood Borne Pathogens training certification.
• Demonstrated transferable knowledge, skill and ability to complete job duties independently and proficiently.
• Ability to assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in work schedules and assignments required.
• Maintains appropriate means of transportation to administer services.
• Proven examples of displaying the Reliance values: Collaborative, Accessible, Results-Oriented, Empowering, and Supportive.

Essential Accountabilities

• Assess the patient’s broad spectrum of immediate and long-term needs through evaluation of the patient’s social and medical history and vitals.
• Develop a plan of care with providers of care and patients, to identified population along the continuum of care; staying within their scope of practice.
• Provide clinical services within the scope of practices including but not limited to disease sate education, medication administration training, contacting patients in regard to medication compliance, and contacting prescribing offices with clinical interventions as needed.
• Continual completion of training related to the skill of administering IV and SQ biologics.
• Continual completion of required Continuing Education and clinical training per Reliance Rx Policy Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and in-person training of medical devices.
• Monitor proper billing and reimbursement for drugs, supplies, and time.
• Safely and skillfully administer medications according to the prescribed dose, frequency, and intended use Obtain/maintain necessary certifications.
• Provide ongoing assessment and documentation to monitor member’s response to the plan of care; revises as needed based on changes in the member’s condition, lack of response to the care plan, preference changes, transitions across settings, and barriers to care and services.
• Perform and document initial and follow-up RELI-Rx assessments accurately and completely Routine review and assessment of therapy goals for patients and other clinical touchpoints.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards as indicated; adhere to applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as employer policies, governing all aspects of case management practice, including member privacy and confidentiality rights.
• Maintain confidentiality and have proper training in dealing with protected health conditions and age groups.
• Actively participates in project teams and medical management initiatives as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Independent Health Case Management department on identifying needs and future opportunities.
• Maintain a personal mode of transportation.
• Maintain expenses related to travel.
• Assist in the orientation of associates as needed.
• This is a hybrid position with onsite attendance required at our Williamsville location.

Hiring Compensation Range

Hiring Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience. In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

• In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off.

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff etc. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Reliance Rx is a URAC, ACHC and JCAHO accredited specialty pharmacy providing specialty medications such as injectable, infused and select oral therapies for those living with life-threatening diseases and/or managing a chronic or rare condition. We are committed to the specialty pharmacy needs of our customers patients and health care professionals alike. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, we offer a specialty pharmacy that’s readily available to fill prescriptions and directly manage distribution and care coordination resulting in greater efficiency, lower costs and improved service for these complex products. Through enhanced communication between physicians, patients and our specialty pharmacy, we aim to achieve maximum appropriate therapy adherence and promote positive clinical outcomes. Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Reliance Rx is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment Reliance RX is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. An applicant for employment in need of an accommodation to participate in the application and recruitment process should contact Human Resources at: [e-mail] or Human Resources, 15 Earhart Dr., Buffalo, NY 14221.