Instructor Education
Baptist Health
•Onsite
About The Position
The RN - Patient Educator is responsible for the patient education process involving identification of protocol, management of protocol requirements, precertification, establishment of dosages, and the patient teaching on treatment regimes. The Patient Educator has an additional level of advancement based upon the obtainment of certain competencies that allow the individual expanded functionality within the department. These functions will be carried out in order to ensure quality and continuity of patient care. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Requirements
- RN license required
- BLS required
- Ability to observe, assess, and record work, safety and infection control standards
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- One year of Critical Care, Oncology, Neonatal, or L&D experience preferred
- Oncology: ACLS required within 6 months, Chemo/Biotherapy certification required within 6 months, National Chemo certification required within 2 years of hire
- Neonatal/Women's & Baby: NRP required within 6 months, IBCLC required within 2 years of hire
Responsibilities
- Identification of protocol
- Management of protocol requirements
- Precertification
- Establishment of dosages
- Patient teaching on treatment regimes
- Expanded functionality within the department based on competencies
- Ensuring quality and continuity of patient care
Benefits
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
