Nurse Wellness Coach

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Job Summary

The Nurse Wellness Coach support and seek to improve staff well-being by advising them on how to create a healthy work-life balance, make appropriate lifestyle changes that improve mental, physical, and emotional health, and aid in staff self-awareness and self-preservation. Reports to Director of Professional Practice and Wellbeing. No direct reports.

Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Certification and ACLS Certification
• Bachelors of Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a Registered Nurse
• Preferred: Certification from a health coach organization

Job Responsibilities

• Seek to improve staff well-being by advising them on how to create a healthy work-life balance, make appropriate lifestyle changes that improve mental, physical, and emotional health, and aid in staff self-awareness and self-preservation.
• Help staff to identify unhealthy risk factors, assist with establishing individual goals and motivate/ coach staff to change their lifestyle behaviors, promoting positive and healthy living.
• Build and maintain rapport with nursing and ancillary staff, coaching them to improved health through the development of established goals and education on self- management strategies.
• Coach, mentor, and empower nursing staff and other members of the health care team to be their best self, both personally and professionally.
• Consider the full scope of staff's well-being (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and financial)- provide resources that will help promote healthy ways of managing areas of noted opportunity.
• Employ motivational Interviewing and other behavior change communication techniques with goal of improving staff wellness.
• Respond to acute crises within the hospital, providing resources, coaching, and support to staff directly involved in events.
• Ensure healthy staff recovery after internal and external crisis.
• Respond to real time crisis within the hospital, assessing staff's mental and emotional wellbeing; providing support and needed resources for healthy staff recovery.
• Ensure staff have access to resources to mitigate moral distress and to cultivate moral resilience and wellbeing.
• Formulate individual wellbeing plans with follow up for staff with unhealthy responses to internal and external crises.
• Assist department with educating staff on wellbeing initiatives. - Provide education to staff that focuses on creating a deeper connection and relationship with themselves, their colleagues, patients and family members.
• Assist with educational workshops aimed at promoting wellness for staff.
• Educate staff on new initiatives aimed at empowerment, healthy living, and mental wellbeing.
• Develop and promote educational opportunities to cultivate mindfulness, personal wellbeing, and moral resilience.
• Develop strategies to support nurses mental and emotional wellbeing based on evidence applied from the context of wellness.
• Foster moral resilience amongst staff.
• Identify and promote use of resources and tools, such as peer-to -peer support, debriefing sessions, counseling, and employee assistance programs.
• Seek opportunities to recognize, analyze, and take action in response to complex patient care, internal disasters, and/or conflict.
• Assess, and if appropriate, adopt and utilize a standardized screening and intervention tool to recognize and address distress amongst staff.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care - Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2.Integrity & Accountability - Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3.Collaboration & Teamwork - Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication - Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5.Respect & Inclusion - Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety - Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience - Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism - Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus - Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.

• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady's Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital - we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

At Grady, we don't just work, we make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.