Health Coach Registered Nurse
About The Position
Franciscan Healthcare is seeking a Health Coach RN to build meaningful relationships with patients, provide individualized education, and empower people to make informed decisions about their health and wellness. The role provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan through assessment, care planning, coordination, and evaluation. It 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 helps individuals take an active role in their health, manage chronic conditions, and pursue personal wellness goals. The position requires a minimum of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska.
- Basic Life Support certification, or ability to obtain it within the probationary period.
- Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy and tact to communicate effectively.
- Ability to prioritize workload according to the care needs of assigned patients.
- Ability to change from one duty to another frequently.
- Ability to document data accurately on appropriate forms, with legible handwriting and correct spelling.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in an emergency, initiating treatment or medications using skills according to protocols or physician/physician assistant orders.
- Ability to perform a full range of body motion, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in home health, a medical-surgical area, or critical care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize, plan, and provide direct care to assigned patients during the assigned shift.
- Provide immediate supervision of assistive personnel as assigned.
- Relay pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referrals to other health team members.
- Initiate and implement patient teaching plans, evaluate them, and revise them as needed to meet patients’ and significant others’ learning needs.
- Support an environment conducive to professional practice, including functioning as a mentor and resource person.
- Provide cost-effective, quality patient care through appropriate use of supplies and personnel.
- Advocate for patients with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care through assessment, care planning, coordination, and evaluation.
- Conduct case management, care transition follow-up, diabetes and chronic disease education, and population health initiatives.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to support patient health and wellness goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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