Chronic Disease Management Specialist RN - UH Truman Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:00a-4:30p; Mon-Fri)

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Community Health Nurse – Chronic Disease Management & Prevention

Make a meaningful impact beyond the bedside. We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the chronic disease management and prevention expert for our Community Health Strategies team. This role focuses on improving population health through education, outreach, culturally competent care coordination, and health coaching—helping individuals and communities reduce risk and better manage chronic conditions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the coordination and implementation of community-based health education and outreach programs focused on chronic disease prevention and symptom management

• Integrate access to care through culturally responsive outreach, enrollment strategies, and advocacy

• Provide health coaching using motivational interviewing and solution-oriented approaches to support wellness goals

• Assist community members in navigating healthcare systems and connecting to needed services

• Collaborate with internal teams and external community partners on nutrition, nourishment, and wellness initiatives

• Utilize community health needs assessment data to inform outreach strategies and program development

• Participate in evening and weekend programs, events, and community initiatives as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Current Missouri RN license

• 5–7 years of experience in program and/or project management

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations

• Demonstrated expertise in coaching, motivational interviewing, and behavior change strategies

• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives

• Knowledge of community and public health nursing practices

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

• Valid Missouri or Kansas Class E driver’s license (if driving is required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Certified Diabetes Educator

• Wellness Coach, ACSM HFS, and/or CHES certification