Community Health Program Specialist RN

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4886772 SCOPE OF POSITION:\ Responsible for the communication, education and promotion of community-based health and wellness projects and activities to improve outcomes in targeted populations. Implementation and evaluation of educational activities, health screenings and resources for participating organizations and community members regarding preventative health, chronic disease management, and designated clinical topics. Collaborate with healthcare professional, community partners, and program staff to accomplish goals within designated timeframes. Support the organizations mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Collaborate with team members to develop strategies to implement community-based health and wellness objectives. 2. Provide clinical guidance, education and training related to screenings, preventative care, chronic disease management, and appropriate referral processes. 3. Participate in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of multiple program activities. 4. Communicate program data, AFMC project goals, performance data and indicators, and designated timelines to appropriate target audiences. 5. Serve as a clinical resource and educational trainer to participating community organizations including faith-based organizations and other community partners to include training and support to designated Wellness Champions and the development of processes to sustain health and wellness activities. 6. Understand and utilize project-tracking database to document, collect, and interpret data to meet contractual and other reporting requirements. Maintain accurate statistical data. 7. Maintain log of all outreach visits and program activities, including date, time, location, name, topics covered, feedback received, and recommendations made from the visit. The log should be entered into the project tracking system or other electronic file storage within 24 hours of activity. 8. Identify, present, and discuss progress and issues relating to focus areas and suggest solutions to assist in program development. 9. Ensure all activities address designated performance goals, the appropriate target audience, and are performed within designated time frame. 10. Maintain knowledge of specific projects including contract, contract deliverables, policies, and procedures, etc. 11. Communicate effectively with internal and external clients. Represent AFMC at various external functions. Perform periodic outreach functions to program participants. 12. Adhere to format, content, and style guidelines, giving consideration to usability and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality. 13. Follow AFMC, state and federal protocols regarding data confidentiality/security and HIPAA compliance. 14. Additional other duties as assigned. \ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Intermediate level computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook). - Type 50 wpm. - Exceptional skills in business English and spelling are required. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Ability to compile presentations. - Creativity. - Customer service. - Ability to meet deadlines. - Attention to detail. - Flexibility. - Medical terminology. - Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. - Initiative. - Facilitator. - Ability to relate professionally and positively with staff, business partners, customers, constituents, recipients, and the pu blic. - Ability to multitask. - Ability to prioritize. - Strong organizational skills. - Problem solving skills. - Professionalism. - Project management skills. - Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations. - Knowledge of quality improvement processes and techniques. - Valid drivers license and active Auto insurance required. - Self-starter with ability to work independently from home office. - Moderate travel required including overnights depending on contract needs. - Time management skills. Job Requirements Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):\ Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, ability to read and write, ability to communicate with personnel, ability to rem