Registered Nurse - Patient Educator (PRN) Immediate Openings - Lowell, ME

Thornton Tomasetti; Maine; On-site; USD 30,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbott in Lowell, ME seeks a per-diem RN trainer to support home testing customers. You will train patients and caregivers on PT/INR equipment, set up remote sessions, and travel to homes within your geographic area. Applicants must be a licensed RN with clinical experience; anticoagulation or homecare exposure is preferred.

Strong communication, documentation, and basic tech skills are required. Travel of at least 100 miles roundtrip is expected, with background check and drug screening part of

Qualifications

• The Trainer must have clinical experience.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• Direct experience with anticoagulation management or home care is preferred.
• Health education training experience is a definite plus.
• Travel required; candidates must be able to travel 100 miles roundtrip.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening are required.
• Proficiency with computers and basic troubleshooting on devices is needed.

Responsibilities

• Remotely set up training appointments with customers/caregivers.
• Travel to customers' home settings within the trainer's geographic area.
• Demonstrate and instruct on proper use and care of PT/INR equipment.
• Explain test reporting options to customers.
• Document and submit training records electronically.
• Maintain communications with Acelis Connected Health by phone, email and internet access.
• Use secure encrypted email for PHI communications.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Skills

RN license

Clinical experience

Anticoagulation experience

Homecare experience

Tech proficiency

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Descritivo de Cargo**About Abbott**Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies. In this role, you will provide personalized Face-2-Face training to Acelis Connected Health’s home testing customers on obtaining a finger stick blood sample, operating the PT/INR products and reporting responsibilities. The position of trainer is per-diem and state/city specific.This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**The Trainer will:* Remotely set up training appointment directly with the customer/caregiver* Travel to the customers home setting within the general geographic location of the Trainer's home* Demonstrate and instruct the customer and/or their caregiver on the proper use and care of the PT/INR equipment.* Explain test reporting options* Communicate and present themselves in a professional manner* Accurately document and submit patient training records electronically* Maintain communications with Acelis Connected Health by cell phone, email and internet access* Utilize secure encrypted email to communicate anything that includes customers PHI* Have reliable transportation**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:*** The Trainer must have clinical experience. Current Registered Nurse.* Direct experience/exposure to anticoagulation management or homecare is preferred* Health education training experience a definite plus* No lifting over 15 pounds required without assistance**COMPETENCIES/ EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS*** Completion of assigned educational prerequisites required* Proof of health screening documentation* Web based and interactive training provided by Acelis Connected Health* Successful completion of a consumer report (background check) and pre-employment drug screening* Computer and Smart Device proficiency* Own a computer personal Laptop or Desktop computer to complete company requirements if needed* Have access to a printer* Proficient in basic website and application troubleshooting using smart device* Travel a minimum of 100 miles roundtrip required* Florida trainers only - there is an additional background step required for the state of Florida.**Open Location:*** **RN - Lowell, ME****An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.** Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.**The base pay for this position is**$22.45 – $44.85/hour