Registered Nurse (RN) Health Coach

Company: Tri-County Health Care
Location: Wadena
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Tri-County Health Care currently has a Registered Nurse (RN) Health Coach position open at the Wadena campus. In this role, you will be responsible for taking a transformative approach to care provision that brings together the patient, health care providers and community resources in planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive healthcare. The coordinator ensures that patients adhere to cross-continuum care management that results in improved health and the prevention of disease exacerbation.This position is 48 hours per biweekly pay period, working 3 varying days per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May be asked to work early morning or evening hours, but would know well in advance. TCHC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as a patient advocate
• Assess the client's emotional and cognitive status and learning readiness within the client's environment to augment a holistic plan of care
• Facilitates mutual goal setting and goal directed interactions with the client/family
• Identified patients not meeting clinical goals and arranges follow-up services by protocol or as appropriate
• Works with patients and families on self-management support; assumes responsibility and accountability for care plan effectiveness and clinical outcomes
• Monitors, evaluates and notates trends in patient responses and identifies risk issues, variances and improvement opportunitiesCompetencies required include:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
  • Understanding of health care system and continuum of care, including sites of care, deliver models and the roles of various providers
  • Proficient computer and telephone skills
  • Familiarity of community resources for qualified patientsEducation and experience required:
    • Current licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota
    • Minimum of 2 years' experience in case managementIf you're looking for a positive workplace culture focused on safety, quality and excellence, consider becoming part of the Tri-County team!Tri-County Health Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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