Patient Education Coordinator - Temp

Adirondack Health; Town of Harrietstown (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Adirondack Health is seeking a Patient Educator to identify educational strategies and lead learning plans for patients and families. You will partner with clinical teams to assess needs, develop programs and implement education across units and the community.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, data trends, and ongoing professional development in patient education, diabetes care, and health promotion. On-site position with opportunities to influence multiple care settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Public Health, Education or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Three years of patient education teaching experience required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential required.
• CTTS credential preferred.
• MS Office familiarity and comfort with Internet use; Meditech a plus; expected within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and facilitate development of educational strategies for patients and their support persons at individual and programmatic levels.
• Collaborate with staff to assess learning needs and develop educational plans.
• Consult on or implement learning plans and evaluate effectiveness with patients.
• Provide educational support to nursing staff and participate in multi-disciplinary activities.
• Design and evaluate programs for patients and families; work on unit, division, hospital, and community projects.
• Collect, trend, analyze and report aggregate data to identify best practices and drive program development.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

MS Office

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Public Health, Education or related field

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

CTTS credential (preferred)

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Patient Educator identifies, and facilitates the development of educational strategies that may be utilized by Adirondack Health healthcare providers to educate patients and their support persons at the individual and programmatic level. The Patient Educator collaborates with Adirondack Health staff to assess patient learning needs, develop educational plans, consult or provide implementation of the learning plan, and evaluate the effectiveness of that plan with the patient. The overall goal is to provide the information, tools, training, and support necessary to assist patients and their support persons in making informed decisions, utilize health care resources effectively, maximize self-care, enhance recovery and achieve the optimal possible quality of life for the individual.

Position Summary

The Patient Educator identifies, and facilitates the development of educational strategies that may be utilized by Adirondack Health healthcare providers to educate patients and their support persons at the individual and programmatic level. The Patient Educator collaborates with Adirondack Health staff to assess patient learning needs, develop educational plans, consult or provide implementation of the learning plan, and evaluate the effectiveness of that plan with the patient. The overall goal is to provide the information, tools, training, and support necessary to assist patients and their support persons in making informed decisions, utilize health care resources effectively, maximize self-care, enhance recovery and achieve the optimal possible quality of life for the individual. Educational methods will be based on current research, theory, and evidence-based practice. The Patient Educator will positively affect patient outcomes through patient and family/support person education on an individual and programmatic level; provide educational support to nursing staff; participate in multi-disciplinary activities; design and evaluate programs for patients and families; and work on projects at the unit, division, hospital, and community levels. The Patient Educator maintains up-to-date knowledge on disease and disorder related issues, as well as prevailing technology and education principles in order to serve as an effective resource to the patient community and participate in events designed to increase health awareness. She/he collects, trends, analyzes and reports aggregate data to identify best practices and target performance improvement and program development.

Educational Requirements And Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Public Health, Education, other healthcare-related field, or pursuing such a degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered. Three years of patient education teaching experience required. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential required. Certified Tobacco Training Specialist (CTTS) preferred. Must be self-directed, work effectively with others, handle multiple projects simultaneously, organize time well, solve problems and communicate effectively. Undergraduate or graduate course work in patient education principles and demonstrated effective teaching skills preferred. Basic understanding of program methodologies and program planning preferred. Expertise in group management and public speaking is preferred. Ability to effectively communicate and relate information to individuals of varying ages from diverse socio-economic backgrounds required. Must be able to take the lead in a confident and competent manner in emotionally demanding situations. Familiarity with MS Office Suite and Internet use required; Familiarity with Meditech a plus, and will be required within 3 months of hire.

Pay Range

$44.00 - $48.00 per hour