What are the responsibilities and job description for the Population Health Nurse- Pediatrics position at Duke?
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Population Health Nurse- Pediatrics
Job Location:
Duke Children's of Brier Creek 10211 Alm St, Raleigh, NC
Job Summary:
The Population Health Nurse is responsible and accountable for clinical expertise for specific complex patient populations. This role will perform disease management, assessment of disease states and utilization, care plan development and facilitation, referral to appropriate levels of care, etc. The Population Health Nurse functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring excellence in patient care, in an effort to achieve optimal clinical outcomes through a seamless model of access and care. Focus on improving transitions in care for patients, physicians, family and community.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with provider champion to identify and support patients identified for STAR (Special Therapies and Resources) program. Manages registry of patients, creates care coordination summary, provides care management, and monitors patients for care needs.
- Provide Health & Wellness education and coaching for patients with BMI greater than or equal to 85%ile for their age. Performs work and bills incident to the PCP.
- Provide asthma education for patients. Performs work and bills incident to the PCP.
- Completes Car Seat Checks for patients and families.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Job Eligibility Requirements:
- BSN
- 3 years nursing experience in pediatric setting
- Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina
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