RN Health Coach

Company: CHI St Alexius Bismarck
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Overview Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality.--Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come. CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.-- CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. CHI St. Alexius Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. Sign on Bonus of ___!!! We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft--
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)--
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program Responsibilities CHI St. Alexius Palliative Care is looking for a Full Time RN Health Coach to join the team.-- The RN Health Coach Palliative Care works with patients and families, using education, goal setting, action planning, problem solving and motivational interviewing to support the patient and family during the course of serious medical illness. What You'll Do:
  • Effectively utilizes the nursing process to manage patients with chronic disease within the Palliative Care Clinic--
    • Assumes responsibility and accountability for care plan effectiveness and client outcome.--
    • Assesses medication adherence when patient specific goals are not met.--
    • Based on collaboration with patient and assessment, defines nursing diagnosis and plan of care or communicates with provider for medical advice and plan of care.--
    • Implements care plan.--
    • Work with patients and families on self-management support including short and long term goal setting for self-management of chronic disease and health behavior change and coordinates their care across the continuum.
    • Screens potential patients for appropriate entry into the palliative care program.--
    • Initiates and follows through with interdisciplinary care team.--
    • Collaborates with the primary care provider, the palliative care team, and other members of the healthcare team to engage the clients in health promotion and health care maintenance needs (i.e. smoking cessation, immunization needs).------
    • Continuously evaluates patient progress, readjusts communication method with patient, pursues goal setting, evaluates and adjusts plan of care accordingly.--
    • Partners with the clinic and/or family to determine their perceptions of priority health care progress toward established goals utilizing structured care methodologies.--
    • Assesses the client's emotional status, cognitive status, and learning readiness within the client's environment to augment the holistic plan of care.--
    • Facilitates mutual goal setting and goal-directed interactions with the client/family.
    • Collaborates with community resource persons to deliver services that promote quality outcomes and continuity of care.--
    • Assumes the patient advocacy role to identify and resolve issues within the healthcare delivery system. Collaborates routinely with primary provider (MD's) and the interdisciplinary team regarding the client's progress and changing needs/ desires.----
    • Provides for safe patient transitions and hand offs through effective communication with patient, family and RN/or other care provider - including the patient and family in communications related to their cares.---- Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.-- Licensure: Currently licensed with the applicable state nursing board and/or possess--multistate licensure privileges. Functions within the legal scope of practice. Must hold a valid-- drivers license. Experience:--Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinical care setting preferred.-- The RN Health Coach Palliative Care must attend Palliative Care training and obtain certificate of competency or attain palliative care certification at the earliest opportunity, not to exceed 2 years. Pay Range $24.89 - $35.15 /hour

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