Community Health Educator Screening RN

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support one another to succeed. Our culture is built on connection and collaboration, where competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support each other and how we show up for our community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts community health education programs on a variety of topics, including preparing written curricula, program descriptions, and other materials as needed.
• Conducts health screenings in the community, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings, in a technically competent and timely manner.
• Transports, assembles, and breaks down screening equipment, literature, and exhibit tables for community events.
• Provides education to community members to help them understand screening results and offers referrals for follow-up care as needed.
• Accurately collects, inputs, and maintains data in the outreach database or other systems, providing summaries and evaluation forms as required.
• Obtains signed consent forms for screenings and ensures their proper handling and safekeeping.
• Oversees per diem staff and/or medical students assisting with screenings and educational events, providing direction as needed.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of medical and general supplies for outreach activities, if applicable.
• Responds to inquiries from the call center and community members regarding classes, services, and health information in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Identifies and maintains relationships with community organizations as directed by the manager, if applicable.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate's in Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficient with standard office and medical screening equipment; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.
• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); experience in community health education or a similar role; bilingual skills.
• Licenses and Certifications Required: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License; valid Driver's License from a USA state; BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.