Patient Educator Registered Nurse

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a full-time registered nurse for the Cardiac Rehabilitation department. The role focuses on evaluating patients, delivering education, and applying lifestyle counseling within a patient-centered care plan.

Responsibilities include individualized instruction, documentation of outcomes, and collaboration with nursing staff and the community. Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the work state; if applicable, temporary RN license acceptable.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• 2 years of experience in the clinical specialty preferred.
• Specialty certification within 2 years if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assists patients and their significant others, and family in the acquisition of clinical information and education.
• Uses established teaching-learning theory and lifestyle counseling principles.
• Individualizes instructions for patients, considering culture, health beliefs and learning styles.
• Adheres to Standards of Practice for the field of specialty.
• Develops, reviews and updates educational information for patients and staff.
• Evaluates patient and family response to education, treatment and services.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, other health care personnel and the community.
• Integrates new techniques and knowledge from continuing education and EBP.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills.
• Documents patient assessment, education, barriers, interventions and responses.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Specialty certification within 2 years

Job description

Department

37000 Carolinas Medical Center - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Mon & Wed: 6:35-3:00

Tues & Thurs; 7:45/8:45-5:00

Fri: 6:35-1:00

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and assists patients and their significant others, and family in the acquisition of clinical information and education.
• Uses established principles of teaching-learning theory and life-style counseling.
• Individualizes instructions for persons of all ages, incorporating their cultural preferences, health beliefs and learning styles.
• Adheres to the Standards of Practice for field of specialty.
• Develops reviews and updates educational information for patients and staff.
• Evaluates patient's/family's response to education, treatment and health services provided.
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, other health care personnel and the community.
• Incorporates into practice the generally accepted new techniques and knowledge acquired through continuing education and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Documents patient assessment, education, learning barriers and interventions to address barriers, and patient response to education.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. BLS required per policy guidelines. 2 years of experience in the field of clinical specialty preferred. Professional certification in the field of specialty within 2 years if not currently certified required or eligible to meet academic professional and experiential requirement to become certified in the field of practice. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.