Health Educator - AWV

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Eastville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

ESRHS is seeking a Health Educator to assess healthcare needs and deliver targeted education. This role focuses on annual wellness visits and community outreach.

Ideal candidates have an RN/LPN license or a Bachelor’s in health education, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with providers and organizations. A cell phone stipend is provided.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensure is required, or a Bachelor’s degree in health education or related field.
• Ability to work with all life stages in health and lifestyle management.
• Must collaborate with medical providers and community organizations.
• CPR instructor certification and CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach must be obtained within six months.
• Excellent customer service, communication, teamwork, and computer skills.
• Must keep licensure/certifications current and renew as required.
• Bilingual capabilities and interpreter experience are a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Schedule a minimum of seven patient visits per day for education and wellness visits.
• Serve as a referral source to health providers.
• Attend at least ten community events to promote health and wellness.
• Document visits in the electronic health record and maintain education materials.
• Facilitate BLS CPR training for required staff.
• Participate in quarterly wellness committee meetings.
• Review medication agreements as per policy.
• Perform nursing skills and clinical competencies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Health Educator Coordinator.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

RN license

LPN license

Bachelor's degree in health education

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

CPR instruction

Job description

• Location 17068 Lankford Highway,Eastville, VA, 23347,United States
• Base Pay $22.50 - $42.00 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Regular Full Time (NE)
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Phone [phone] x1123

Description

The Health Educator assesses healthcare needs and performs targeted healthcare education interventions. They serve as a referral source for providers and participate in community events.

Note: This position is focused primarily on Annual Wellness Visits.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse OR Bachelor’s Degree in health education or related field is required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with all life cycles in areas of health and lifestyle management.
• Requires close collaboration with medical providers and community organizations.
• A CDC Recognized Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coachand CPR Instructor Certifications must be obtained within six months of employment and maintained thereafter.
• Individual must be professional, self-motivated and have strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, customer service and computer skills.
• Must complete and maintain all recertification requirements for continued licensure and/ or certification, and retain updated copies as applicable.
• Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Certification as an Interpreter is preferred and ability to provide bilingual patient care is a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• A cell phone is required for this position. ESRHS will provide a monthly stipend towards cell phone reimbursement.

Summary

• Schedule a minimum of seven (7) visits per day with patients in order to provide necessary education to improve patient outcomes, promote optimal management of chronic disease and perform Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.
• Be a referral source to providers for patients.
• Attend a minimum of ten (10) community events to promote health and wellness on behalf of the organization. Document and follow-up on each patient education visit, whether by phone or face-to-face, in the electronic health record. Utilize a library of health education materials when appropriate.
• Facilitate the provision of BLS CPR to all required staff.
• Participate in quarterly wellness committee meetings to assist in new ideas for employee wellness challenges.
• Review controlled medication agreements with patients as determined by the Controlled Medication Policy (C-POL-06), utilizing the template.
• Perform and maintain clinical skills in accordance with annual competency. Perform nursing skills (as determined by individual health educator’s scope of practice) that are deemed necessary for health education visits and/or community health events (see health educator competency).
• Other duties and tasks as directed by the Health Educator Coordinator.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES ASSIGNED TO DESIGNATED BILINGUAL STAFF

• If qualified, perform interpretation/translation services for ESRHS centers.
• If qualified, assist patients with signing up for the Migrant Clinician Network.