Population Health Nurse
Company: ECHN
Location: New Britain
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Bonus Eligible$5K What we offer: Generous Vacation that is front
loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a
year! Sick Time on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision
Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment! Perk
Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and
childcare centers) Career Growth within the organization via career
ladders, committee involvement, and more. POSITION SUMMARY: The
Population Health Nurse is responsible for the review and
implementation of clinical workflows and processes within the ECMP
physician practices to ensure PCMH level 3 recognition. This role
is responsible for the determination of a population of individuals
whose disease acuity has been determined to be vulnerable, using a
stratification process that incorporates data from available
visits, claims, lab, medication, and admissions and discharges.
Working closely with clinical support in the practices, staff,
nursing and physicians, quality committee, NOC and IT, the
Population Health Nurse is tasked with achieving system goals of
improving clinical outcome for patients with chronic diseases by
using timely and appropriate coordination of quality healthcare
services to meet an individuals specific health needs to promote
positive outcomes. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing. Associate degree in an applicable
field required / bachelors degree preferred. Must have a minimum of
a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of
Connecticut. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least five (5) years of
nursing experience in a community practice health setting working
with vulnerable populations. COMPETENCIES: Requires good
analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the
ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in
writing. Working knowledge of Microsoft office products. Strong
ability to multitask. Self-starter and ability to work
independently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to
be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. Job-Specific Competency
Collaborates with physicians, providers, and practice staff in
identifying vulnerable patients required for PCMH standards. Acts
as a resource for referral department with authorization calls that
require clinical intervention. Provides support to ECMP physician
practices that do not have LPN staff in the practice. Responsible
for supporting physicians in the development of individualized
treatment care plans. Reviews PCMH required processes and
collaborates with ECMP Physician offices to implement. Advanced
research and planning for implementation of future PCMH standards.
Provides ongoing support to ECMP practices to ensure that clinical
standards are being adhered to. In office contact is required from
time to time to determine workflow changes. Support Practice
Managers and clinical staff with workflow changes identified.
Determines Clinical quality initiative projects and implements them
in ECMP physician practices. Participates in regular team meetings
and peer review activities. Participates in departmental and
organizational committees as applicable. Promotes collaborative
teamwork; able to work with peers in a team situation. Maintain
patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA guidelines. Other
duties, as assigned by management.
Keywords: ECHN, West Hartford , Population Health Nurse, Healthcare , New Britain, Connecticut
