Patient Educator

Almoosa Health Group; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Al Ahsa Governorate is seeking a qualified nurse to develop patient education programs. Responsibilities include coordinating health education for patients, families, and the community. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor of Science in nursing, be fluent in English and Arabic, and have at least 2 years of nursing experience. This role is vital in ensuring patient compliance and improving community health.

Qualifications

• Registered with Saudi Commission.
• At least 2 years of practice in the field of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education for patients and families.
• Document patient teaching sessions and assessments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching plans.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English language

Proficient in Arabic language

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in nursing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY :

Develop, implement and educate patient and his/her family. Raises awareness among the community through educational programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Providing health education for the patient / family and the community at large, by using verbal education, demonstration, or training sessions.
2. Planning in coordination with attending physician the education of the patient and his/her family about the health matters to secure patient cooperation and high level of patient compliance.
3. Provide education in coordination with the attending physicians for in ward patients covering diabetic, hypertension and sickle cell patients.
4. Provide health education for outpatients referred from doctor’s clinic.
5. Provide education to patients undergoing surgery refereed to them from surgery clinics to cover specific pre- post-surgical educational topics.
6. Provide post natal care education to patients refereed from OBGYN clinics.
7. Health care providers will request the help of the patient educators when needed.
8. Pilot testing of education handouts.
9. Requesting patient education material for departments when needed.
10. Make sure all educational hand outs are reviewed every 3 years for content and layout and/or as indicated by concerned professionals.
11. Provide personalized coordinated care, and support for patients and families.
12. Treat people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
13. Serves on departmental meetings.
14. Keep pace with up-to-date education advancement by attending conferences and workshops.
15. Participate in educational community campaigns.
16. Communicate clearly and appropriately the information to the patient and their families.
17. Documents patient teaching session including content and patient response in electronic patient file.
18. Document assessments, interventions and plans including recommendations and goals, progress notes and discharge summaries in electronic patient file.
19. Utilizes established principles of adult/pediatric learning theories and life-style counseling.
20. Ensure that individualized teaching plans are prepared for all patients incorporating culture preferences, health beliefs and preferred learning styles, in conjunction with ward nurses.
21. Evaluate the effectiveness of all teaching plans with nursing staff based on outcome criteria.
22. Adheres to and implements the policies of ASH.
23. Provides regular reports on the achievement of set objective.
24. Maintains and monitors required records, reports and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor of Science in nursing is recommended.
• Fluency in spoken and written English language.
• Proficient in Arabic language.
• Registered with Saudi Commission.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

At least 2 years of practice in the field of nursing.