Clinical Health Educator (RN) - PRN

About The Job

General Summary of Position

Works in partnership with communities to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion, prevention, and education programs. Requires Registered Nurse licensure and typically requires BSN.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Facilitate/teach targeted diagnosis-specific education and Disease Self-Management Courses.
• Performs various health screenings including phlebotomy, flu vaccinations, and point-of-care testing.
• Provide coverage (when assigned) for in-patient hospital rounding for delivery of patient education, outpatient support coordination, and family/caregiver engagement.
• With hospital Case Management services, establishes transition plans for patients who are being discharged from the hospital.
• Participates and demonstrates competency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) initiatives.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement Processes as a basis for assisting with the implementation of changes in practice.
• Provides in-patient hospital rounding for delivery of patient education, outpatient support coordination, and family/caregiver engagement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and participate in the development and promotion of clinical practices following MedStar St. Mary's Hospital observed Standards of Care.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Experience: 1-2 years experience in adult learning required.
• Licenses and Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required.

Hiring Range

This position has a hiring range of USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr.