Brian K. Jones
Population Health Leader, Health Technology Problem Solver, Dietitian
Signal Mountain,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with 18 years of experience in clinical product
development and healthcare program management. Known for
exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and adaptability. Proven
ability to drive team success and deliver impactful results. Seeking
new opportunities within an organization committed to meaningful
healthcare innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
4
4
Professional organization designations
Work History
Clinical Product Manager
AssureCare
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed population health program implementation plans to assess risk and feasibility.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions for various clinical programs.
- Participated in design and planning exercises for future software rollouts.
- Project managed both small and large scale product development initiatives.
- Initiated pipeline client identification and relationship building campaigns.
Adjunct Instructor
Tennessee Ecampus
12.2007 - Current
- Educate college level students on nutrition, food safety and basic metabolism.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Manage attendance, knowledge assessment and grade reporting.
- Utilization and mastery of Design 2 Learn and BlackBoard platforms.
Population Health Management
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Recruitment, performance management and daily over site for a case management team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Medical Social Workers, Care Coordination Techs and Registered Dietitians.
- Population risk stratification and outreach/intervention prioritization in a telehealth setting.
- Implementation and daily management of program offerings such as Complex Case Management, Discharge Care Coordination, Chronic Management, Social Work, Behavioral Health & Nutrition.
- Integration responsibilities for associated vendors such as telemonitoring services, palliative care providers, digital case management platform, meal therapies and others.
- Instituted new chronic disease special needs program to contribute to long-term plans for organizational growth.
Dietitian Case Manager
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Create and implement nutrition focused population health interventions for the largest Medicare Advantage plan in the state.
- Individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy administration and Care Coordination.
- Nutrition Care Process integration with UM/CM focused EMR.
- Conceptualized and designed abstract ideas, built plans, and delivered details to Population Health Manager and CMO.
Clinical Nutrition Manager III
Sodexo Healthcare at Erlanger Health System
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Manage therapeutic nutrition administration for all service lines of this large tertiary care center.
- Implementation of sophisticated malnutrition coding and billing process with monthly audits and financial reporting.
- Program development: Infant feeding preparation, trauma nutrition support protocol, geriatric hydration program & others.
- Day to day management of professional team including recruiting, payroll, performance management and staff development.
- EPIC Electronic Medical Record clinical build team.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements whilst implementing computer based diet orders processing system.
- Managed Enteral Nutrition formulary contracts and overall budget.
Clinical Nutrition Manager II
Sodexo Healthcare at CHI Memorial Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Managed therapeutic nutrition administration for all service lines.
- Management of diet office & clinical dietetics staff on multiple campuses.
- Regulatory compliance specialist for Joint Commission, Tennessee State, & EcoSure auditing.
- Clinical program development with tracking of P.I.
- Developed and executed targeted relationship and account development strategy with executive nursing team.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness of wound care and nutrient delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Food & Nutrition, Community Dietetics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 08.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Food & Nutrition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 01.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL 08.2000 - 12.2002
Skills
Healthcare Program Management
Data Reporting
Health and Wellness
Strategic Planning
Evidenced Based Clinical Practice
Technology integration
Affiliations
- Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Board member - Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Nutrition Services and Payment Specialist)
- Board member - Chattanooga Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Treasurer)
- Member of the Case Management Society of America
- Board Member - Nutrition Informatics Dietetics Practice Group (Treasurer)
Accomplishments
- Led the successful transition project for a national health client, moving from a small-scale clinical documentation platform to a fully ONC-certified EHR.
- Oversaw all aspects of SED testing for ONC EHR certification.
- Coordination of legislative meetings related to nutrition policy at the state level with TNCARE, TN DOH and house/senate leaders
- Advocated for and successfully ushered in state (TN) policy change allowing RDNs to independently write Therapeutic Diet Orders
- Delivered the keynote speech at the grand opening of the Guerry Heart & Vascular Center, presented on health topics at the KOA National Convention, and engaged in various other professional speaking opportunities.
- Contributed as an author to numerous blogs, including AssureRx's "Beyond the Bench", "Slice of HealthCare", and Blue Cross Blue Shield's “WellTuned”.
Additional Information
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics MNT and Model Benefit Design
Workgroup - Member (2024-2025) - Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Outstanding Dietitian of the
Year (2024) - Chattanooga Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Outstanding Dietitian of the
Year (2019 & 2024) - Chattanooga Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Emerging Leader (2017)
- UnitedWay's Emerging Leader Program
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Corporate Mentee (2020)
- Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Strategic Planning Committee
(2022-2024) - Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics National Conference Advisory Panel
- CHI Memorial Clinical Operation Council - Chairman
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Timeline
Clinical Product Manager
AssureCare
01.2021 - Current
Population Health Management
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee
04.2018 - 01.2021
Dietitian Case Manager
BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee
04.2017 - 04.2018
Clinical Nutrition Manager III
Sodexo Healthcare at Erlanger Health System
07.2015 - 04.2017
Clinical Nutrition Manager II
Sodexo Healthcare at CHI Memorial Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2015
Adjunct Instructor
Tennessee Ecampus
12.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Food & Nutrition, Community Dietetics
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Food & Nutrition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
01.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southeastern Illinois College
08.2000 - 12.2002