Wellness Coach Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Overview

Develops, plans, organizes and implements high quality community wellness health education programs and events with guidance from the Community Wellness Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Works with population health manager to identify target populations for health management services.
• Performs outbound telephone calls to targeted healthcare consumers. Counsels consumers in person and telephonically on individual health risks and guides them to take necessary action to prevent migration to a higher risk level.
• Refers consumers to enroll in community wellness health education programs or to consider outpatient services such as cardiac or physical rehabilitation.
• Uses telemedicine tools when appropriate to monitor high or rising risk patients. Performs outreach counseling to help direct the consumer to the appropriate level of care. Collaborates with other PCPs and other healthcare providers to assure optimal care.
• Coordinates and conducts health screenings in alignment with population health goals. Informs screening participants of their results, educates participants on their health risks and refers them to appropriate care providers for follow up as needed.
• Studies the results of community needs assessments, health risk appraisals, medical claims trends and other data to identify areas of greatest need for health coaching and community wellness program planning.
• Establishes effective strategies for teaching using various methodologies appropriate to age and learning ability of the client(s). Investigates and implements evidence-based approaches to behavior modification. Revises course content and/or teaching methodologies as warranted.
• Works with others to apply for grant funding and community awards.
• Represents department to external agencies.

Qualifications

• BSN Preferred.
• Current NJ RN license required.
• Three years of related experience. 
• Health Coaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of specific disease and lifestyle related topics 
• NOTE - this position is not a remote position - on-site position

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

 

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

 

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

 

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

 

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
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