RN Health Coach

Siouxland Community Health Careers • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

Siouxland Community Health Center is hiring a full-time RN Health Coach. The schedule includes a four-day work week consisting of three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift. The successful candidate is an experienced, self-motivated RN with a case management background who can work collaboratively to improve patient care. The role focuses on chronic disease education and prevention, patient self-management, care coordination, insurance preauthorization, diabetic education, preventive screenings, and collaboration with provider teams. The listed functions are not all inclusive.

The successful candidate must have an RN license and current BLS and Mandatory Reporter certifications. A BSN is preferred. Clinical office and case management experience are preferred. The candidate must hold a Certified Diabetes Educator certification or be able to obtain it within six months of employment.

Pre-employment requirements include a drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation. SCHC participates in E-Verify and provides equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with others to improve patient care.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Clinical office experience preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on chronic disease management and prevention.
• Help patients identify and set appropriate self-management goals, coordinating to determine suitable goal achievement.
• Contact insurance companies to obtain preauthorization or precertification approvals for doctor visits, procedures, diagnostic tests, and other services; maintain detailed records of preauthorization activities in the EMR.
• Instruct diabetic patients on proper use of diabetic meters, insulin, and downloading meter results.
• Promote public awareness and education in preventive health habits by proactively ensuring SCHC patients complete appropriate screenings.
• Collaborate regularly with provider teams and actively participate in daily huddles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed