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Responsibilities*

The U-M School of Nursing is seeking a Health Coach.  The position is aligned with the HealthyLifetime research program, which is a 5-month personalized health coaching program for adults, 30 years of age or older, that includes a comprehensive assessment made through surveys and a virtual home assessment, a goal-directed strengthening action plan developed by the participant with the guidance of the nurse, and a tailored daily planning guide to enhance action steps and goal attainment. The program consists of an 8-week "intensive" period wich includes 8-weekly coaching sessions with the coach (two, hour-long initial sessions and 6 weekly 30-minute sessions) and is followed by three additional months in which the client can request up to three additional 30-minute sessions (for a total of five months). All sessions are done vitually using video technology via a computer.

The purpose of the HealthyLifetime [HL] research study is to assess changes in participants' health outcomes after the 8-week intensive phase and the sustainability of outcomes at five months. Additionally, the investigative team evaluates the relationship of level of participant program engagement [e.g. number of video sessions attended] to magnitude of change in outcome measures.

POSITION PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY 

The Health Coach promotes wellness, resiliency, and independence by guiding clients to establish their vision for their long-term health and independence, identify lifestyle changes that support their vision, establish goals and strategies for healthier lifestyle behaviors considerate of their unique life circumstances, and strengthen their motivation, agency, and confidence to acheive their goals. The Health Coach will be responsible for delivering the HL program to their assigned clients.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Health Coach in the HealthyLifetime Program:

  1. Elicits the client's personal health narrative and conducts an initial virtual home visit with each client and completes a comprehensive assessment which includes review of the client's Personal Health Survey and Medical and Medication History, and completion of the Center for Disease Control's Home Environment Assessment.
  2. Guides the client in discovery of preferences, goals, strengths and struggles as the client establishes, client-driven small step goals and action steps to develop the client's Personal Strengthening Plan thrugh a video planning session, using motivational interviewing skills to evoke change talk.
  3. Assists the client in building capacity for self-care, problem solving and decision-making through sharing of knowledge, expertise, and custom resources by couducting six weekly video coaching sessions with each client. Assists the client in patterns recognition, insight, and correction of cognitive errors to support movement to their desired health goals.
  4. Summarizes each coaching session in a SOAP note reflecting on the client's story, their progress, lessons learned, and growth over the course of the program. Notes the client's response to coaching strategies, such as the importance they palce on their behavioral change and their confidence that they can achieve it. Outlines strategies to try next session or missed opportunities for follow-up.
  5. Colelcts, documents and stores all required data from each client encounter.
  6. Activiely participates in bi-weekly clinical case consultation sessions. Uses case presentations to reflect on their coaching practice, receive input from the investigative team, and advance their coaching competence.

Required Qualifications*

  1. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
  2. Evidence of completed training in Chronic Conditions and Lifestyle Management, healthy aging, and evaluating evidence.
  3. A minimum of five years' experience as a health coach using Motivational Interviewing as a foundational skill.
  4. Excellent communication skills including but not limited to:
    1. Acitive, empathic listening skills
    2. Ability to use reflective interpretations to support client as driver of the intervention process
    3. Abilty to receive and provide information clearly and concisely
  5. Strong interpersonal and group relational skills including working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  6. Strong organizational skills in managing workflows.
  7. Abiltiy to work independently in a remote, virtual work environment.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The School of Nursing serves over 1,000 students with 101 full-time faculty, UMSN offers a traditional Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, Master of Science in Nursing, PhD, Program and its newest program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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