JOB POSTING
Franciscan Healthcare is seeking a Health Coach RN to join our team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, provide individualized education, and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and wellness.
The Health Coach provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan through assessment, care planning, coordination, and evaluation. This role focuses on case management, care transition follow-up, diabetes and chronic disease education, and population health initiatives. Through patient advocacy, education, and collaboration with healthcare providers, the Health Coach empowers individuals to take an active role in their health, manage chronic conditions, and achieve their personal wellness goals.
Hours: Minimum 35 hours/week to include Monday-Friday, rotating Saturdays
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prioritizes, plans, and provides direct care to assigned patients during assigned shift. The RN is also responsible for immediate supervision of assistive personnel as assigned.
- Relays pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health team members.
- Initiates and implements patient teaching plan, evaluates it, and makes revisions as needed to meet the patients/significant others learning needs.
- Supports an environment conducive to professional practice in part by functioning as a mentor and resource person.
- Provides cost effective, quality patient care through appropriate use of supplies and personnel.
- Responsible patient advocate with physicians and other health care providers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska
- Minimum 1 year experience in home health, med/surg or critical care area preferred
- Basic Life Support or ability to obtain within probationary period
Other Competencies
- Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively
- Ability to prioritize workload according to care needs of assigned patients.
- Requires full range of body motion with frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
- Ability to change from one duty to another frequently
- Ability to document data accurately on the appropriate forms including using legible handwriting and correct spelling.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in an emergency initiating treatment/medications using skills according to protocols or MD/PA orders.