Field Nurse Educator – San Francisco, CA

IQVIA•Parsippany, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

IQVIA is a global leader in commercial solutions, partnering with biopharma companies to deliver essential medicines and empower clients with market insights. A core part of their mission involves providing nurse educators to support patients and prescribers. This opportunity is to join a team of over 10,000 field professionals worldwide, specifically as a Nurse Educator supporting pharmaceutical and biotech clients. The Nurse Educator Program is a patient-centered, educational initiative focused on supporting individuals with chronic conditions who have been prescribed specific therapies. Nurse Educators help patients understand their treatment, manage their condition, and access relevant resources related to their medication. This role involves one-on-one engagement with patients through various channels, including in-person visits, phone calls, video conferencing, email, and SMS, always adhering to program guidelines. It is strictly an educational role; Nurse Educators do not provide clinical care or medical advice. As a Nurse Educator, you will connect patients with approved educational resources and deliver personalized education on chronic disease management and prescribed therapies, aiming to empower patients, promote treatment adherence, and encourage effective communication with healthcare providers.

Requirements

Active RN license in state of residence.
Nursing license must be current and in good standing.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in healthcare (hospital, home health, pharmaceutical, or biotech settings).
Valid driver’s license required.
Must reside within the designated territory.
Experience in direct patient interaction with a focus on adherence and persistence.
Strong understanding of clinical data and pharmacology.
Excellent time management, planning, and multitasking skills.
Effective presentation and motivational skills; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
Dedicated home workspace required.
Adaptability to changing responsibilities and environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iPad technology.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Willingness to travel up to 60–70%.
Compliance with client vaccination requirements may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or BSN preferred.
Compact multi-state license preferred where applicable.
Prior experience as a nurse educator is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Facilitate connections between patients and approved educational resources.
Deliver direct, disease-specific education and training related to prescribed medications.
Support multiple disease states and therapies as needed.
Promote behavioral change through patient-centered education to improve treatment adherence.
Encourage effective communication between patients and their healthcare providers.