Health Coach (LPN)

Company: Riverside Health System
Location: Newport News
Posted on: May 12, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:Under the general supervision of the Office Manager the Health Coach works independently within the practice and serves as a practice liaison in interactions with other RMG departments to include the remote health care coach team the Complex Case Managers and other health care and community services. Key duties include a strong focus towards preventive health care as it relates to annual wellness visits and closing care gaps. This practice based health coach must be able to demonstrate effective motivational interviewing techniques as well as demonstrate critical thinking problem solving and decision making skills to positively impact the optimal health of a patient panel. Riverside Medical Group has over 500 providers and we are continuing to grow! One of the largest and most diverse multi-specialty group practices in the state of Virginia, our physicians are linked by an electronic medical record system that is leading the nation, now able to provide fast access to quality medical care for our 485,000 patients by interconnecting 500+ providers in 132 locations across all of the Riverside regions. The Peninsula has over 30 specialty practices and 14 primary care practices. The peninsula in southeast Virginia is bounded by the York River, James River, Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay. It is sometimes known as the Lower Peninsula to distinguish it from two other peninsulas to the north (Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck). With a population of 1.8 million people, it is the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the Southeast and the 32nd largest in the United States. The Virginia Peninsula is a diverse area made up of many neighboring cities with unique character and opportunities. The area is very unique with a large number of military bases and several large colleges and universities as well as other large healthcare systems. The attractions are endless with so many historical sites to visit and a long list of museums and theaters. Educaiton: LPN Education required to meet licensure requirements. Experience: Two years of LPN experience preferred in an doctor''s office setting or comparable experience (i.e. medical assistant, corpsman would receive 2/1 credit for previous experience). Certification/Liencsure: Licensed Practical Nurse or board eligible LPN by the State of Virginia required. CPR required. by Jobble

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