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Central Illinois territory, Morris to Macomb, as needed. When not traveling to sites to serve our employees, the position will have one remote/flexible day weekly. The salary range for this role is \$60-\$70K, including full benefits. They include: paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, life insurance, medical, dental, vision insurance, store discount, and 401(k) plan with company match.***

The Nurse Health Coach works with employees and provides necessary wellness coaching to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors, encourages the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life, and utilizes lifestyle medicine to improve the health of our employees. The Nurse Health Coach promotes well-being by increasing awareness of biometric results and resources, identifying and preventing chronic disease, and elevating participants engagement in their own health and wellness. Engages risk-stratified members by providing health coaching sessions and onsite delivery of programs and creating customized wellness plans.

Example Duties and Activities

Provides face-to-face coaching, counseling, consultation, and

referral services to manage various chronic health conditions, and lifestyle behavior changes.

Assists employees in coordinating medical care and comprehending any

medical conditions they might have.

Provides feedback and is involved in problem-solving issues related

to improved navigation through the healthcare system for specific high dollar or high-risk patients.

Answers health care questions, directs insurance questions, acts as

a liaison when applicable with employees physician practices, and coordinates resources available for the employee.

Comprehends claims data and creates action plans to increase the

populations health.

Creates goals and evaluates the results of programs offered.

Conducts follow-up with employees to monitor participants efforts

and measure progress.

Manages participant databases, files, and internal and external

reporting on outcomes.

Stays abreast of current population health data to provide employees

information on healthy lifestyle choices.

Required Competencies

Degree and Credential Requirements Bachelors degree in nursing

(BSN) and current State Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing.

Wellness Role Model - Effective practitioner of the four domains

of self-care: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Recognizes how the four domains play a role when it comes to behavior change and is passionate about helping others live healthier lives and achieve goals.

Client Engagement - Takes a strengths-based, client-centered

approach to developing relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries. Adept at delivering feedback that is constructive and unbiased. Creates and maintains a safe environment for open discussions.

Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas

effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.

Technical Knowledge Has working knowledge of G Suite, MS Office,

and the internet.

Autonomy Takes initiative without waiting to be directed, does

what is asked, and works until the job is completed. Takes ownership of mistakes and learns from them rather than makes excuses.

Outcome-Oriented Meets or exceeds specific goals as quickly as

possible. Focuses on results,not the process, and will leverage resources available and solve problems creatively to get the job done.

Continuous Learning Stays current on trends related to

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in population health and lifestyle medicine. Has a thirst for knowledge and applies it appropriately.

Critical Thinking Uses judgment and reasoning to identify the

strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Data Review and Reporting Collects, interprets, and examines

data to identify root causes, evaluate actions, and continuously improve processes to achieve program goals.

Preferred Competencies

Certification &

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