Health Educator Nurse (Flexi)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Education Nurse assists with health screenings, community educational programs, health displays, administration of influenza vaccines, and clerical or other office duties as assigned. This role involves participating in health screenings, setting up rooms for health fairs, utilizing various screening equipment, providing health information, and administering influenza vaccines. The position also requires adherence to service excellence standards, excellent customer relations, courteous communication, and a commitment to flexible work schedules.

Requirements

Successful completion of LPN or RN program
Minimum of 1 year of experience in the nursing field
Must have current Virginia Nursing License.
Must maintain CPR/AED certification. If not certified at time of hire, must obtain within 90 days of start.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: N/A

Responsibilities

Participate in health screenings at the hospital or in the community
Assist with setting up rooms for health fairs and screenings
Utilize screening equipment during events, which may include: Cardio Check machine for cholesterol and blood sugars, Blood glucose monitoring machines for blood sugars, Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope for blood pressures, Bone density screenings for osteoporosis, Omron for BMI indexing, Derma scan for skin cancer detection, Educational Wheel (nutrition bingo)
Perform fit testing demo exercises
Work the Bone Density machine for Osteoporosis Screenings
Keep screening equipment in clean and working order; clean machines after each screening
Perform controls and record results in screening notebook
Give current and accurate health information to screening participants in a respectful and confidential manner
Work outside events, such as health fairs, by setting up displays and providing program information for businesses and the community about services offered by Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and the Lifestyle Center
Administer influenza vaccines during community and corporate clinic events (able to use an Epi Pen)
Give current and accurate information in reference to the flu vaccine information sheet provided by the CDC
Complete mandatory paperwork with accuracy
Accurately compile all medical records and submit to supervisor at end of event
Demonstrate excellent infection control techniques by disposing of hazardous waste properly and cleaning all equipment after each use
Explain the procedure indicated and review measures for vaccine injections
Understand the need to report any needle stick injury
Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Exhibit courteous communication skills and the ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties
Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence to the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive work and customer environments
Work as a team to continuously improve work quality
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work schedules when necessary to ensure patient care
Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire and etiquette
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services