Nurse Health Coach

This position will primarily cover the northeast/east side of Indianapolis, with travel extending as far as Richmond, IN, 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 $51,000-$63,000, including full benefits (below):

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 population's 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 - Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) and current Indiana 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 - Holds a health coaching certification that is recognized by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).

• Industry Expertise - Has worked in community or population health or in health- and wellness-related roles.

Other Requirements

• Background Screening - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check. Must have a valid driver's license, up-to-date auto insurance, and a good driving record.

• Travel- Ability to travel to different sites in Central Indiana to meet with employees

Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement

• Comprehensive health plan

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Life, dental and vision insurance

• Parenting and sabbatical leaves

• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program

• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums

• Retirement options with generous company % match

• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Monthly cell phone allowance

Mission and Values: click here