Patient Education Specialist - Impactful Clinical Education

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Education Specialist to coordinate development, implementation, and maintenance of patient education resources across the continuum of care. You will collaborate with clinicians and consumers to maximize the value of educational opportunities between outpatient, inpatient, physician offices, and the Health Learning Center.

You will be responsible for developing educational materials, conducting programs for physicians, nurses, and patients, and ensuring

Qualifications

• State of Illinois professional licensure required.
• Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field with a focus on adult/clinical education.
• Five years professional clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation and maintenance of patient education resources and programs.
• Communicate with clinicians and patients involved in patient education and the Health Learning Center.
• Review vendor materials and classes for standards compliance.
• Assess and communicate staff development needs to the Education Program Manager.
• Develop and deliver education materials and presentations for staff and external groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing or healthcare related field

State licensure (Illinois)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Education Specialist to coordinate development, implementation, and maintenance of patient education resources across the continuum of care. You will collaborate with clinicians and consumers to maximize the value of educational opportunities between outpatient, inpatient, physician offices, and the Health Learning Center.

You will be responsible for developing educational materials, conducting programs for physicians, nurses, and patients, and ensuring