Registered Nurse (RN) - Onsite Health Coach Consultant (Hickory, NC) - Full-time / Part-time

This position is onsite at an Aetna client based out of Hickory, NC.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience. Candidates that have experience with motivational interviewing/coaching is strongly preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Coach Consultant utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to engage, educate, and promote/influence members decisions related to achieving and maintaining optimal health status. Requires an RN with unrestricted active license.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in a on-site facility in Hickory North Carolina . You will play a pivitol role in the Wellness team through coaching and developing effective care coordination and self care for members who are actively participating in our Healthy Lifestyle Coaching and Disease Management program.

The ideal candidate will possess the many skills necessary to expertly assist members in identifying modifiable risk factors and coaching on lifestyle changes necessary to reduce risk. Disease Management responsibilities will also include assessing members needs for chronic health conditions and developing and implementing goals with member to to maintain optimum level of health. Collaboration with Healthy Lifestyle Coaching team and Disease Management teams is an integral part of this position. In addition, this role will develop and provide occasional educational presentations members.

Education/Licenses and Certifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina. Minimum 3 years of recent experience. Strong knowledge of major health behavior models including Motivational Interviewing. Experience in weight management. Possess strong verbal, written communication skills, computer and keyboarding skills. This is a 40 hour per week position, candidate must be flexible in scheduling to meet business needs.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE

This position is onsite at the customer's location - Hickory North Carolina &

EDUCATION&

The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN) is required

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Functional - Nursing/Medical-Surgical Care/Clinical Nursing/3-5 Years Required

Functional - Nursing/Health Behavioral Models/3-5 Years

Functional - Nursing/Motivational Interviewing/Patient Education/Coaching/3-5 Years Strongly Preferred

Functional - Presentation Skills/1-3 Years

Functional - Nursing/Weight Management/1-3 Years

REQUIRED SKILLS

Benefits Management/Encouraging Wellness and Prevention

Benefits Management/Maximizing Healthcare Quality

Technology/Leveraging Technology

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.

We conduct pre-employment drug and background testing. Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.

Employment Type Regular Career Band Description Professional