Community Health Educator- Per Diem

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Penn Medicine is seeking a health educator to represent the hospital at community and corporate sites, delivering health education on a variety of topics, conducting health screenings, and providing counseling to event participants.

Applicants must hold current licensure and registration as RN, RD, or RRT and have at least three years of health education experience. The role emphasizes evidence-based guidelines and ongoing professional development within Penn Medicine.

Qualifications

• Requires current licensure and registration as RN, RD or RRT
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in health education activities

Responsabilités

• Represents the hospital at community and corporate sites to deliver health education on a variety of health topics
• Conduct health screenings and provide education and individual counseling at events
• Utilizes department-approved materials and evidence-based clinical guidelines

Connaissances

Health education

Public health

Outils

Screening equipment

Description du poste

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

General Summary Statement

Represents the hospital at community and corporate sites to deliver health education on a variety of health topics, conduct health screenings and provide education and individual counseling to participants at events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides education and individual counseling to clients utilizing only department-approved materials and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Demonstrates the effort to stay current in evidence based guidelines for lifestyle management practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the skills needed to perform screenings (ex. blood pressure, body fat analysis etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate use and care of equipment needed to perform assigned tasks (ex. screening devices, AV equipment for classroom setting)
• Completes work assignments according to department-specific guidelines, policies and procedures
• Consistently arrives for assignments in time to conduct all set up activities prior to program/event start time.
• Consistently fulfills assignments as scheduled and conducts a thorough post event clean up including equipment return as assigned.
• Promptly communicates any problems or customer concerns to supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Works independently, but takes direction and feedback well and maintains regular communication with supervisor.

Education Training And Experience

Current professional licensure and registration as RN, RD or RRT.

At least three years of experience in health education activities.

Licensure/Certification

RN, RD/LDN, or RRT

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.