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<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description Summary</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit">‎ </p>Position Title: RN Care Guide<br>Employment Type: Full-Time, Fully Remote<br>Schedule Requirement: 12:30 PM–9:00 PM EST<br>Start Date: July 20, 2026<br>Training Requirement: 7 weeks, 100% attendance required<br><br><br>Job Summary<br>apree health — the combined entity of Castlight and Vera Whole Health — is dedicated to improving healthcare engagement, simplifying care navigation, and reducing overall healthcare costs. We are seeking a full-time, fully remote RN Care Guide to join our Shared Services team, with a strong focus on Complex Case Management and telephonic clinical support.<br><br>This role supports patients through RN triage, disease education, care planning, care coordination, transition of care management, medication education, ED diversion, and barrier resolution. You will be a key clinical voice helping patients access the right care at the right time.<p style="text-align:inherit">‎ </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>How will you make an impact & Requirements</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit">‎ </p><div><b>Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li><p><span><b><span>Gap Closure & Care Coordination</span></b> — Identify patients needing follow-up, care coordination, or intervention using provided systems and tools.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>ED Overutilization Reduction</span></b> — Provide education and steerage to appropriate levels of care.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Telephonic RN Triage</span></b> — Use standardized protocols (e.g., Schmitt-Thompson) to guide patients to safe, appropriate care.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Proactive Outreach</span></b> — Complete Health Risk Assessments, assess for safety concerns, and connect patients to clinical/community resources.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Caseload Management</span></b> — Manage a high-volume panel and triage queue while maintaining clinical quality and compassion.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Care Team Collaboration</span></b> — Participate in care team meetings to ensure coordinated, appropriate care.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Patient Education</span></b> — Provide disease, medication, and lifestyle education to support patient success.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Empathy & Ownership</span></b> — Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with a focus on outcomes.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Confidentiality Compliance</span></b> — Adhere to all confidentiality laws and protocols.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Cost of Care Awareness</span></b> — Understand the impact of rising-risk populations on total cost of care.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></b> — Work with Care Guides on benefits, referrals, billing, claims, and digital platform issues.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Wellness Outreach</span></b> — Support preventive screenings and health maintenance initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Documentation</span></b> — Complete timely, accurate documentation in the system of record.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b><span>Continuous Improvement</span></b> — Apply feedback from call and documentation reviews.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Other duties as assigned.</span></p></li></ul><div></div><h2><b>Required Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p><span><b>4–5 years of relevant clinical experience</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience in <b>care management, RN triage, disease management, care coordination, or primary care</b> preferred</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>BSN or MSN preferred</b></span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Unencumbered RN license with Compact Licensure required</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>Must provide all required credentialing documentation promptly (licenses, transcripts, immunizations)</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>CPR certification required</b></span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Bilingual in Spanish is a plus</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with <b>Athena</b> and <b>NextGen</b> is a plus</span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with <b>Schmitt-Thompson triage protocols</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with <b>EHRs, Salesforce, and Google Suite</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>Knowledge of <b>insurance standards, referral management, prior auths, and medical necessity</b></span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with <b>HEDIS and STAR measures</b> preferred</span></p></li><li><p><span>Must maintain a <b>HIPAA-compliant remote workspace</b> with reliable internet and a backup plan</span></p></li></ul><div></div><h2><b>Physical & Environmental Requirements</b></h2><ul><li><p><span>Extended periods of sitting, typing, and computer use</span></p></li><li><p><span>Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs</span></p></li><li><p><span>Normal corrected vision, hearing, and speech</span></p></li><li><p><span>Remote work environment meeting HIPAA standards</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit">‎ </p><p><b>Compensation:</b></p>$35.43<p>to</p>$53.15

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