Population Health Intervention Specialist RN

University Health KC -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
14 days ago

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Community partnership development
RN License
Coaching
Care documentation
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Clinical documentation
Relationship management
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Productivity software
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Specialization in health and wellness instruction

Full Job Description

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.

Population Health Intervention Specialist RN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Crown Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Population Health

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

Job Description

Make a Difference Beyond the Hospital Walls

Are you passionate about helping people live healthier lives and creating lasting change in your community? University Health is seeking a Population Health Intervention Specialist – RN to lead innovative programs that improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and empower individuals to successfully manage chronic conditions.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll combine clinical expertise, education, coaching, and community engagement to improve the health of vulnerable populations while advancing value-based care and health equity initiatives. If you're driven by prevention, relationship-building, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Population Health Intervention Specialist, you will serve as a clinical leader supporting patients and communities through education, care coordination, and evidence-based interventions. You'll partner with healthcare providers, community organizations, and interdisciplinary teams to improve access to care and help patients achieve healthier outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Lead evidence-based chronic disease prevention and self-management programs focused on conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other high-risk populations.
Conduct health risk assessments and identify opportunities to improve prevention, medication adherence, self-management, and patient engagement.
Provide individualized health coaching using motivational interviewing, trauma-informed communication, and behavior change strategies.
Guide patients through the healthcare system by connecting them with clinical services, community resources, and social support programs.
Build strong partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, healthcare providers, and social service organizations.
Support initiatives addressing health disparities, food insecurity, preventive care, and other social drivers of health.
Coordinate community education programs, health screenings, and wellness events that improve community health.
Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to achieve quality, utilization, and population health goals.
Assist with grants, pilot programs, and special population health initiatives.
Monitor program outcomes, quality measures, and utilization trends to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Champion a culture of quality, patient safety, health equity, and compassionate, community-centered care.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Five (5) or more years of experience in population health, community health, chronic disease management, care coordination, program management, or a related healthcare setting
Strong understanding of population health, public health principles, health equity, and social drivers of health
Experience providing patient education, health coaching, motivational interviewing, and interdisciplinary care coordination
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and community partnerships independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare documentation systems
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for community outreach and engagement activities

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Community Health Worker (CHW), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Health Coach, Lifestyle Medicine, or related certification
Experience supporting value-based care initiatives, population health analytics, or community-based care models

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Job Location

Department

Position Type

Work Schedule

Hours Per Week

Job Description

Make a Difference Beyond the Hospital Walls

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

Lead evidence-based chronic disease prevention and self-management programs focused on conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other high-risk populations.

Conduct health risk assessments and identify opportunities to improve prevention, medication adherence, self-management, and patient engagement.

Provide individualized health coaching using motivational interviewing, trauma-informed communication, and behavior change strategies.

Guide patients through the healthcare system by connecting them with clinical services, community resources, and social support programs.

Build strong partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, healthcare providers, and social service organizations.

Support initiatives addressing health disparities, food insecurity, preventive care, and other social drivers of health.

Coordinate community education programs, health screenings, and wellness events that improve community health.

Collaborate with operational and clinical leaders to achieve quality, utilization, and population health goals.

Assist with grants, pilot programs, and special population health initiatives.

Monitor program outcomes, quality measures, and utilization trends to drive continuous improvement.

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Champion a culture of quality, patient safety, health equity, and compassionate, community-centered care.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

Five (5) or more years of experience in population health, community health, chronic disease management, care coordination, program management, or a related healthcare setting

Strong understanding of population health, public health principles, health equity, and social drivers of health

Experience providing patient education, health coaching, motivational interviewing, and interdisciplinary care coordination

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and community partnerships independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and healthcare documentation systems

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for community outreach and engagement activities

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Community Health Worker (CHW), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Health Coach, Lifestyle Medicine, or related certification

Experience supporting value-based care initiatives, population health analytics, or community-based care models