RN Nephrology Patient Educator - Baton Rouge - Full Time
About The Position
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Provides detailed information and guidance to patients to ensure they understand their healthcare plans. Patient Educator is responsible for advising patients about treatment options and supporting them in managing their health conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Nursing
- Current registered nurse RN license in state of practice
- Communication
- Time Management
- Empathy
- Patient Education
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Health Literacy
- Interpersonal Skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's Nursing
- 2 years Experience in teaching or healthcare education
- Certified Nephrology Nurse
Responsibilities
- Deliver healthcare education sessions to patients
- Assess patient understanding and progress
- Develop personalized educational materials
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient education
- Conduct follow-up consultations to reinforce learning
- Maintain accurate patient education records
- Research and integrate new educational resources
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
