Nurse Educator-Community

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The incumbent ensures efficient disease management efforts to improve patient outcomes and patient satisfaction. The incumbent is responsible for performing initial and ongoing needs of the patient: maintaining frequent patient contact for disease specific programs and implementing appropriate interventions as prescribed. The incumbent coordinates the development, implementation and monitoring of the patient's plan of care by collaborating with the physicians and other members of the medical care team. The incumbent identifies patient educational needs and provides or coordinates ongoing education to help improve patient health outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 3-5 years of Medical/Surgical RN experience.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Professional certification within two years of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing.
• ACLS from the American Heart Association for ICU, Emergency Department, and Specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient disease management efforts to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Perform initial and ongoing needs assessments of patients.
• Maintain frequent patient contact for disease specific programs.
• Implement appropriate interventions as prescribed.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the patient's plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the medical care team.
• Identify patient educational needs.
• Provide or coordinate ongoing education to improve patient health outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees