Wellness RN

Overview

This position is for the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Occupational Medicine and Wellness clinics and events. Located primarily in Winston-Salem/Kernersville, NC with additional travel for onsite events. RN will be responsible for providing direct patient care, scheduling, checking patients in for appointments, assisting with procedures, obtaining vital signs, administering urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hearing screens, pulmonary function testing, respiratory fit testing, administering vaccines and medication. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of BestHealth for Business & AHWFBH. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively at all levels throughout an organization and ensure all business is conducted in a timely, confidential, courteous & professional manner. There will be travel to multiple locations within the region.

JOB SUMMARY: 

This is an onsite position with a local employer. Responsible for onsite operations of wellness programs that include screening services, program development, implementation, and managing all aspects of program planning for Wellness onsite. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of Corporate Health Services & WFBH. There will be travel to multiple locations within North Carolina and Virginia. In addition, the Wellness Nurse will be responsible for meeting with the Corporate Health team to schedule and assist in coverage of program requests. In this manner, the wellness nurse must be willing to cross train in other wellness-related areas. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nursing, Athletic Training, Nutrition, other health related field, or counseling with two years' experience as a wellness coach required. Previous work in Wellness, Public Health, Health Education, Nutrition or Health Promotion required. 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION. 

Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the State of North Carolina and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Certified Health & Wellness Coach preferred. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Collaborates with other departments ensuring employees are connected through the Medical Center to receive appropriate care and programs. 
• Formulates individualized programs based on health risk assessment results while targeting high need departments with programs and interventions and adjusting programs as needed. 
• Performs annual physicals and placement examinations, completes screenings, testing and reports results, completes follow-up exams, return to work exams and consultation. 
• Coordinates client referrals to other providers. Performs follow-up evaluations of employees with detailed documentation of progress. Documents in each employee's medical record, wellness portal and data analytics tools. 
• Participates in formal classes for groups of employees. Coordinates health fairs, conducts training sessions for regulatory requirements. 
• Collects and interprets data on one on ones and program offerings assuring tabulations of utilization and evaluations are timely and thoroughly documented. 
• Provides one-on-one counseling/coaching with clients. Provides and interprets screening services as needed consulting the client with results and actions to take. 
• Consults with employees regarding health awareness, education and care navigation. 
• Consults with internal and external partners to provide care navigation. Builds teams and partnerships.
• Ensures a safe working environment for self and coworkers by following regulatory agency and organizational policies and procedures. 
• Adheres to the general Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Community Physicians standards to promote a cooperative working environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building. 
• Performs other responsibilities within job class as requested by the Nurse/Health Coach. 
• Able to work within electronic medical record and other software solutions to register patients, document visits and health education. 
• Travel to multiple locations within NC, VA. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout an organization 
• Ensures business is conducted in a timely, confidential, courteous, and professional manner 
• Knowledge of specific disease and lifestyle related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress reduction and chronic conditions 
• Optimistic, understanding, innovative, conscientious 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, employees, and the public