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NCDHD is adding to our team! The Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for establishing and sustaining wellness and chronic care condition programs across the 9-county district. Work includes managing our Chronic Care Coordination program, health coaching, and off-site and in office wellness and vaccine clinics. Work will be in coordination with NCDHD Public Health Nurses and other staff as directed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with contracted clinics through the Chronic Care Coordination program.
- Accomplish Chronic Care Coordination objectives and program needs.
- Attend trainings for Chronic Care Coordination or new programs offered by NCDHD.
- Trainings could include Health Hub, Living Well, American Heart Association, and other programs, as directed, that would provide opportunity for health coaching or chronic care management.
- Coordinate with local medical resources for referrals to develop and maintain positive relationships with patients through ongoing support.
- Participate in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available programs and amenities and assist in the utilization of those services.
- Provide health coaching and coordination through other programs offered.
- Develop health related educational materials to meet the needs of district residents.
- Evaluate health trends and risk factors to determine priorities for targeted interventions.
- Coordinate worksite wellness visits throughout the NCDHD district and conduct follow-up communications with all necessary parties.
- Coordinate reporting and invoicing as needed per program.
- Conduct and accomplish program objectives within budget.
- Assist the Public Health Nurse with coordinated efforts during flu vaccine season.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Nebraska.
- Previous experience in healthcare, nursing, or related field preferred.
- Personal history or experience with wellness programming desired.
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of community health nursing care and the principles of disease prevention.
- Ability to communicate effectively and articulate both orally and in writing.
- Computer experience including data entry, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt and work with minimal supervision.
- Establish positive working relationships with co-workers, medical and public health partners and residents within the district, adjoining districts, and state.
- Capacity to organize tasks, recognize priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to use sound judgment.
Special Conditions:
Travel to clinics or community events may require leaving or returning outside of normal business hours. Weekend hours are very limited but may be required for a special event or to respond to a disaster. Local travel within the 9-county service area is routinely required. Occasional travel to other Nebraska communities for purposes of region-wide or statewide collaboration and training is also required. (Access to NCDHD vehicle).
Compensation & Benefits:
This position is paid by the State of Nebraska. Starting Pay Range: $23.86-33.00 with state benefits (health, dental, etc.). Employee offices out of North Central District Health Department. Current funding for the positions ends 6/30/24.
To apply: click here or visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/4115995/sos-temporary-wellness-coordinator-rn-north-central-district-health-department?department[0]=Health%20%26%20Human%20Services%20Department&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
For application assistance/questions: Contact Heidi Kuklis at the NCDHD: heidi@ncdhd.ne.gov or 402-336-2406.
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