Nurse Health Coach-Peoria, IL

*** This is a full-time Monday-Friday position primarily covering the 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-$75K, 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 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 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…