Program Specialist Preferred Provider Network

Allina Health

80d • $37 - $51

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. The position requires the candidate to float to different skilled nursing facilities within their assigned region, working 1.0 FTE (80-hours per two-week pay period) with 8-hour day shifts and no weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare.
• 2+ years clinical experience in skilled nursing facility.
• Registered Nurse licensure preferred-Active in the State of MN.
• Clinical license in area of expertise preferred-Active in the State of MN.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the direct liaison between Allina Health and assigned facilities to support the implementation and growth of the Preferred Provider Network.
• Responsible for implementing strategic programs and performance improvement initiatives across assigned sites.
• Coordinates patient placement to support hospital throughput and readmission initiatives.
• Implements current and new programs and services.
• Manages relationships with internal and external partners to build trust and drive engagement in strategic and operational initiatives.
• Assists with implementation of identified programs and services at assigned sites.
• Collaborates with site leadership and stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of identified programs.
• Implements performance improvement initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of multiple performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes data to identify performance improvement opportunities and guide strategic design solutions.
• Prepares and presents actionable deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partners with external stakeholders to implement targeted action plans and monitor progress.
• Ensures continuity and system integrity of services post-discharge from SNF through coordinated stakeholder engagement.
• Supports Allina Hospital throughput and readmission initiatives.
• Supports placement of patients through escalation process.
• Supports rollout of initiatives at sites that support readmission improvement goals.
• Proactively identifies sites not meeting census or clinical goals through site observations, relationship building and available data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree