RN Health Coach

Genuine Health Group LLC•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

RN Health Coach is a purposeful, result oriented structured client interaction that is provided by an RN for the purpose of promoting achievement of client goals. RN Health Coach promote and facilitate growth, healing and wellbeing of the whole person using coaching principles and healing modalities that integrate body-mind-emotion-spirit- environment. Health Coaching is a skillful use of evidence based, conversations, clinical interventions and strategies to safely engage clients who have Chronic conditions or at moderate to high risk for developing them. RN Health Coach focuses on disease process management and education intended to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions through the patient’s understanding of their condition as well as working closely with the patients’ primary care physician to detect an exacerbation with sufficient time to avoid an ER visit.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida (bachelor’s degree)
Must have two (2) years of Nursing experience, preferable home health and hospital experience
Strong professional level of knowledge and comprehensive clinical assessment skills in the adult population and chronic disease management
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task • Excellent organizational and time management skills
Documentation Skills
EMR proficiency
Analyzing Information
Critical Thinking Skills
Decision Making
Research Skills
Verbal and written communication proficiency
People Skills
Conflict resolution
People Management
Integrity, compassion
Bilingual: Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Completes RN Health Coach Evaluation which includes a systematic assessment of patient’s functional, psychosocial needs, fall precautions, safety, environmental, nutritional, Medication reconciliation, Cognitive, and medical history, and Point of Care testing
Identifying client readiness to change
Identifying opportunities and issues related to the client’s growth
With input from patient/care giver establish centered goals and outcomes to formulate and implement plan of care
Evaluate effectiveness of Care Plan and make necessary adjustments
Plan and structure the coaching interactions
Prepares RN Health Coach and progress notes, and coordination of services on a timely basis
Coordinate PCP follow ups (call to help ensure they made their appointments) or set an appointment from the patient’s home
Communicate directly with PCP and/or specialists regarding any problems, or changes in therapy and/or medications
Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients, taking into consideration their rights and cultural backgrounds
Providing patient education, monitoring of health needs, and coordinating of community resources
Notify physician and supervisor of unusual reactions and/or changes in client’s condition
Participate in case conferences, team meetings, staff meetings and Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Facilitating patient empowerment and quality of life by promoting educated, independent patient choice on all aspects of care
Identifying opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention • Helping clients achieve wellness and autonomy • Improving beneficiary safety and satisfaction • Show compassion and empathy and take a genuine interest in the patient and his/her well-being
Adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to the HIPAA Privacy rule
Documentation on EMR proficient and timely manner
Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members on post discharge care including providing available information on resources available to the patient
Ensure that all coaching interactions are respectful and non-judgmental
Participation in Genuine at Home sponsored in-service training
Adheres to all policies and procedures including HIPAA
Maintains professional licensure and other requirements
Performs other duties as assigned