Healthcare Advocate RN

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Join Our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv – access to the money you worked for, but haven’t been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn – Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes
• io – Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 20% is available for eligible full-time employees
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for a spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at various locations
• Free access to 2 Fitness Centers, located at Midtown and Eagle Crest.
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

You will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess. 

• For a fourth year in a row, Deaconess has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing Deaconess’ clinical quality in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation. Deaconess is also the only hospital in Indiana to receive this ranking for four consecutive years. 
• Deaconess was once again named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2023. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list includes 500 large employers and 500 mid-sized employers. On the large employer list, Deaconess placed 119th overall and 26th among health care organizations.

Job Overview 

Job Summary

Employee serves as a health coach working with individual employees to help them improve their lifestyles and make informed healthcare decisions. Staffs’ bio -metric screening sessions, conducts screening tests and documents results. Research, plans, assigns, and delivers programming. Acts as a resource to non-RN Healthcare Advocates regarding medical/clinical assessments and referrals.

• Plans, coordinates and participates in bio-metric screening process. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to provide education appropriate to the age of the individuals served. 
• Prepares presentations and teaches wellness programs as required. 
• Ensures that education materials are timely, accurate and consistent with current guidelines established by national organizations, such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and National Institute on Health. 
• Maintains documentation and statistics including: screening results with historical comparisons, participation, counseling activities, referrals and ancillary activities. Reports screening comparisons annually as necessary. 
• Maintains client confidentiality. 
• Coaches employees on healthy lifestyles, providing direction, education, and goal setting to aid in improving the overall health of the individual. Utilizes bio-metric testing results as a basis for coaching individuals. Utilizes department approved education, standards, and health programming to achieve goals. 
• Rounds to departments/companies as necessary to deliver elements of programming and to follow up on individual’s progress as required. Travels as necessary. 
• Advises and instructs employees regarding physical fitness, exercise regimens, and various fitness activities. In some cases will demonstrate proper use of fitness equipment. Will advise on proper technique to achieve best results. Will caution and advise individuals to seek approval of their family physician regarding participation in activities. 
• Advises and instructs employees on proper nutrition and healthy diet. Provides education and resources regarding nutrition based on department approved education and research. 
• Works with multiple risk factor employees to address issues related to metabolic syndrome and the potential health complications associated with this condition. Makes appropriate referrals. Educates and counsels on impact to health. 
• Utilizes nurse training/expertise to refer employees presenting with symptoms of various medical issues to appropriate providers. 
• Works and consults with Medical Director regarding program content. 
• Trains and educates non-RN Healthcare Advocates regarding common health issues that may present through interactions and screenings and how they should direct referrals. Trains and certifies staff in CPR basis life support. 
• Administers flu shots, draws blood, takes vital signs, and performs hearing tests, vision testing, pulmonary function testing, and bone density testing as required. 

What You Will Need

• Requires an AS or BS in Nursing.
• A minimum of two years of healthcare programming is desired. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have an active RN license in the state of Indiana.
• Membership in related organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine, Association for Worksite Health Promotion, National Wellness Association, and Wellness Councils of America are preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Key Words: RN, Healthy, Wellness, Coach, Wellness Coach, Nurse, Trainer

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