What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chronic Care Nurse – RN/LPN position at Memorial Health Care Systems?
Chronic Care Nurse – RN/LPN
Memorial Health Care Systems is proud to be recognized as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for 2026, and we are currently seeking a Chronic Care Nurse to join our Seward Family Medical Center team.
This is a full-time, onsite position, working Monday through Friday in a medical clinic setting.
Position Summary
The Chronic Care Nurse manages high-risk patients by executing personalized care plans, providing health education, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. This role focuses on preventing hospitalizations, promoting self-management, and significantly improving the overall quality of life for chronically ill patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist and develop care plans for patients who have chronic conditions.
- Evaluate and educate patients on optimizing their health with chronic conditions.
- Communicate and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary care team.
- Contribute to a team to meet value-based care and improve the overall population health.
Telephone triage skills – patient call backs and pharmacy call backs.
Qualifications
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Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- 6 months to one-year related experience in a rural medical clinic or private medical practice preferred.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential to providing excellent customer service and communication with patients.
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation across varying levels of care.
- Computer Skills are required.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Previous Chronic Care Management experience preferred.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future:
- Competitive wages
- High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer HSA contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement plan with immediate employer match
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Onsite childcare
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Employer-paid:
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Wellness Center discount
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