Bilingual Clinical Care Nurse (RN)

Appcast

$71K — $97K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree (ADN) or Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in nursing required.
  • Active, unrestricted RN license (state specific as applicable).
  • 3+ years of clinical nursing experience in transitions of care or population health.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and data analytics tools.
  • Bilingual in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze clinical data to identify care gaps related to Medicare Advantage Stars.
  • Proactively coordinate post-discharge follow-ups for patients to prevent readmissions.
  • Conduct patient and provider outreach to educate on preventive care and chronic disease management.
  • Assess understanding of discharge instructions and monitor medication adherence post-discharge.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions.
  • Document all interactions and outcomes accurately in compliance with regulations.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects and team huddles.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible scheduling with balanced workloads for outreach and administrative tasks.
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Focus on health equity and patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
Become a part of our caring community

The Clinical Care Nurse (RN) is a clinic-based nursing role focused on improving patient outcomes. You will support safe Transitions of Care (TOC), reduce avoidable ED utilization, and drive Medicare Advantage Stars and quality performance. The Clinical Care RN plays a critical role in advancing clinical quality and supporting patients across transitions of care to improve patient outcomes.

Center Location: Coconut Creek

As a Clinical Care RN, you will contribute to Medicare Advantage Stars ratings by proactively identifying care opportunities, engaging patients and providers, and driving evidence-based interventions. You will balance direct patient education and outreach with data-driven quality improvement efforts. The Clinical Care RN aligns daily responsibilities with organizational values, integrity, respect, empathy, and commitment to health equity – to enhance patient health outcomes and satisfaction.

Role Scope 

  • Transitions:Caretransition support, follow-up coordination, and avoidable readmission prevention for discharged inpatient, observationand emergency department patients.

  • Quality: Medicare Advantage Stars, HEDIS and quality performance across value-basedpopulation. 

  • Population Health: Deliver culturallyappropriate chronicdisease education to activate patients are chronic disease self-management, particularly in DM, HTN, CHF and COPD. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyze clinical data and trends from platforms such as Athena EMR andDataHubto identifygaps in care related to Stars and HEDIS measures and Transitions of Care and post-hospitalization needs, prioritizing high-impact opportunities. 

  • Proactivelyidentifyrecently discharged inpatient, observation and emergency department patients and coordinate timelypost-discharge follow-up in alignment with TOC and Transitional Care Management (TCM) requirements, with the aim of addressing root causes of utilizationand supporting patients to prevent avoidable readmissions or return visits. 

  • Conduct targeted patient and provider outreach via phone, telehealth and in-clinic visits to close care opportunities, provide tailored education on preventive care, chronic disease management, and medication management. 

  • Conduct post-discharge outreach to assess understanding of discharge instructions, bottles-out medication reconciliation, symptom monitoring, and follow-up appointment adherence.Identifyand escalate barriers, collaborating with providers and care teamto prevent readmissions and avoidable ED utilization.

  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinaryteams,including providers, care assistants, center administrators, medical assistants, pharmacy, and quality improvement staff—to implement evidence-based interventions andoptimizeworkflows. 

  • Document all outreach efforts, clinical interactions, and outcomes accurately and in compliance with organizational and CMS regulatory standards. 

  • Prepare,participateand discuss patients in center huddles and high-risk rounds with providers and the center-based and interdisciplinary team.

  • Participatein quality improvement projects, provider education sessions, team huddles to stay current with evolving clinical guidelines and organizational priorities. 

  • Monitorprogress toward Stars and Transitional Care Management goals, proactively identifybarriers, and help develop innovative solutions to improve clinical performance and patient engagement. 

  • Support clinic operations through provider collaboration, care coordination, and community education initiatives. 

  • Coordination and facilitation of center and market-based Wellness Events-focused in-person engagement for Stars care opportunity closures. 

  • Maintainpatient confidentiality in accordance withHIPAA.

  • Document patient encounters accurately andtimelyin the indicated platform (e.g., medical record).

  • Follow organizational policies related to safety, infection control, and attendance.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


    Use your skills to make an impact

    Required Qualifications:

    • Must meet one of the following requirements: Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

    • Active, unrestricted RN license (state specificas applicable).

    • 3+ years' clinical nursing experience with exposure to transitions of care, quality improvement, managed care, or population health management.

    • Proficiencywith electronic health records (e.g., Athena EMR), data analytics tools (e.g.,DataHub, Compass Rose,SalesForceHealthCloud – per your prior employer’s population health tools), and Microsoft Office Suite.

    • Bilingual in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese with full professionalproficiency.

    • Willing and able to complete andmaintainBasic Life Support training. 

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of Medicare Advantage Stars, HEDIS, CAHPS, and CMS quality requirements.

    • Experience with Transitions of Care, hospital discharge or ERfollow upprograms.

    • Strong clinical judgment, data analysis skills, and ability to apply evidence-based practices.

    • Excellent communication and motivational interviewing skills to educate and empower members.

    • Commitment to health equity,inclusiveness, and patient-centered care.

    • Basic Life Supporttrained.

    Additional Information

    Core Competencies:

    • Clinical quality improvement and strategic gap closure.

    • Transitions of Care coordination and post-discharge support.

    • Member and provider engagement with motivational interviewing.

    • Regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.

    • Data interpretation and actionable reporting.

    • Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.

    • Time managementbalancingadministrative and outreach duties.

    Values & Mission Alignment:

    • Demonstrate integrity, respect, and empathy in all interactions.

    • Uphold the mission to improve health outcomes and member satisfaction through proactive, compassionate care.

    • Champion continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

    Work Information:

    This role requires an in-center presence, involving daily commute to assigned clinic(s) and occasional (quarterly) travel within the market to alternative clinic(s) for strategic meetings.

    • Workstyle: Clinic-based, in-center 5 days per week.

    • Location: Mustresidein designated market area, inreasonable commutable distance to assigned clinic(s).

    • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM;additionaltime may be required.

    TB Statement

    This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB. 

     

    Driving Statement

    This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected tomaintainpersonal vehicle liability insurance. Individualmust carry vehicle insurance in accordance withtheir residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Pay Range

    The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$71,100 - $97,800 per year


     

    This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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