Registered Nurse (RN) Health Educator

77 consultants•San Diego, CA

10d•$75 - $77

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Health Educator will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes, ensuring clinical effectiveness, quality of care, and cost efficiency. This role involves upholding compliance with established standards of care, conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, and delivering tailored health promotion initiatives. The position requires administering medications, performing wound care, and implementing personalized interventions. Additionally, the RN will oversee and direct care provided by other healthcare personnel, respond effectively to emergency scenarios, and engage in productive communication with diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities include organizing referral appointments, coordinating specialty care, maintaining productivity standards, and actively participating in quality improvement initiatives. A strong emphasis is placed on infection control compliance, safety protocol awareness, and proficient execution of emergency protocols. The role also requires an understanding of legal issues relevant to patient care and risk management.

Requirements

Master’s degree required in Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, Community/Public Health, Wellness, or a related Health Science discipline from a recognized institution.
A minimum of two years (within the last four years) of full-time practice as a health educator is essential, focusing on Health Promotion and Wellness campaigns that encompass areas such as tobacco/nicotine cessation, diabetes prevention and management, weight management, stress management, sleep psychoeducation, nutrition, exercise, heart health, and disease management/prevention.
Valid, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state.
Current AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
Must demonstrate the capacity to pass a government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

For leadership roles, a minimum of four years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes in clinical effectiveness, quality of care, and cost efficiency.
Uphold compliance with established standards of care and practice as per the guidelines set forth by the MTF.
Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and gather detailed health histories.
Deliver health promotion initiatives, counseling, and education tailored to individual patient needs.
Administer medications, perform wound care, and implement a variety of personalized interventions as required.
Oversee and direct care provided by other healthcare personnel, ensuring assignments align with the scope of practice and competencies of each team member.
Identify and respond to adverse clinical signs and symptoms effectively in emergency scenarios.
Engage in productive communication with a diverse array of stakeholders, informing healthcare teams of care plans, educating patients and families, and contributing to organizational goals.
Organize referral appointments and coordinate specialty care as necessary.
Maintain a productivity level consistent with peers in similar roles.
Actively engage in peer review and performance improvement initiatives.
Employ aseptic techniques and adhere to infection control protocols, including proper management of infectious waste and maintaining universal precautions to mitigate infection risks.
Operate with an acute awareness of safety procedures to ensure patient and staff protection.
Demonstrate proficiency in executing established protocols during emergency situations, maintaining composure, informing relevant personnel, and thoroughly documenting all events. Proactively identify potential emergencies and carry out appropriate preventative measures while notifying supervisors or designated authorities of unresolved issues.
Navigate patient care situations with an understanding of relevant legal issues, aiming to manage risks effectively.