Health Learning Facilitator

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

1d•$71,208 - $85,449•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional health educator position supporting a university health program or department. The Health Learning Facilitator typically specializes in one specific health area, such as Diabetes education, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) education, mental/behavioral health education, or other. In some settings, a Health Learning Facilitator may focus on the overall well-being of students in providing health and wellness education programs. The Health Learning Facilitator will have knowledge of learning theory and practice, facilitation and training techniques, instructional design methods, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to translate theoretical/conceptual information into clear and easily understood terminology. The Health Learning Facilitator will also have an in-depth knowledge of a specific health field which is typically gained through a health-related baccalaureate degree, thus meeting the criteria for a Professional exemption from the FLSA regulations. This position is comparable to the Learning and Development Facilitator except this position focuses on health education where the L&D Facilitator develops and presents all types of training to adults.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Education, Public Health or other related health field with at least one year of experience in a professional training position; or an Associate’s degree in Nursing and licensure as a Registered Nurse with at least three years of experience in a professional training position.
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Health Education or any of the above-listed degree fields is preferred.
Experienced certified pump trainer on all insulin pumps.
Certified Diabetes device trainer for minimum of 3 years.
Certain grants and programs have specific education and/or certification requirements specific to the subject matter of the program area (i.e. Certified Diabetes Educator -CDE; CPR; etc.)

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert resource for diabetes technologies to providers, clinic staff, and patients. Teach advanced device training to patients. Assist patients with developing individualized diabetes management plans utilizing Automated Insulin Delivery systems. Has experience interpreting device reports and using this information to develop individualized teaching plans for patients.
Documents education, training, and updates in the patient record. Communicates all activities with patients’ providers.
Maintains pump training room and sample pump and sensor supplies. Disposes expired supplies or labels them “For Training Only.” Provides real-time support to clinic staff for in-clinic device uploading. Assists patients with sharing device data with personal support team and our Center.
Monitors and responds to in-basket tasks and patient communications regarding diabetes technologies, excluding prescriptions / orders and insurance concerns.
Participates in Diabetes Center staff meetings and Diabetes Care Conferences to plan, evaluate, and improve our diabetes patient services.