RN HEALTH COACH

Siouxland Community Health Center • Sioux City, IA

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About The Position

Siouxland Community Health Center is hiring one full-time RN Health Coach. The schedule is a four-day work week consisting of three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift. The successful candidate will educate patients on chronic disease management and prevention, support patients in setting appropriate self-management goals, and coordinate care and preauthorization activities. The role also includes diabetic patient instruction, preventive health outreach, and regular collaboration with provider teams. The listed functions are not all-inclusive.

SCHC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. SCHC participates in E-Verify. Employment is subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations; religious or medical accommodations may be granted.

Requirements

• Minimum of an RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Experienced RN with a background in case management.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with others to improve patient care.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on chronic disease management and prevention.
• Assist patients in identifying and setting appropriate self-management goals, including coordinating to determine suitable goal achievement.
• Contact insurance companies for preauthorization or precertification approvals for doctor’s visits, procedures, diagnostic tests, and other services, and maintain detailed records of preauthorization activities in the EMR.
• Instruct diabetic patients on proper use of diabetic meters, insulin instructions, and downloading meter results.
• Promote awareness and education among SCHC patients about preventive health habits by proactively ensuring appropriate screenings are completed.
• 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