RN Patient Family Educator - Simply Birth Program
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Layton
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description:
This position provides specialized education for patients,
families, and members of the community. The RN Patient Family
Educator position conducts training from approved curriculum
resources. This position may conduct needs assessment and
individualize educational activities as appropriate for
participants. This position participates in curriculum updates and
revisions based on current research and policy revisions.
Job Essentials
Implements education programs for designated group(s) and / or
unit(s).
Teaches classes and adapts delivery of education to meet audience
needs.
Provides effective coaching to patient, family or community as
necessary.
Shares expertise to support staff curriculum development as
necessary.
Participates in curriculum updates and revisions based on current
research and policy revisions.
Remains current with applicable clinical information and increases
knowledge utilizing research-based information. Takes
accountability for personal development and knowledge base.
Maintains clinical competency in designated area for age groups
served by performing (formally or informally) in the clinical
setting.
Helps identify and promote quality improvement. Shares information
with physicians and staff and may assist staff in developing a plan
of care for applicable education audience to address problem
areas.
Oversees applicable supplies (as needed per educational
content).
Performs all accountabilities of Registered Nurse for patient care
(as applicable), including all applicable policies, procedures, and
guidelines.
Follows-up with patients as needed.
Job Duties specific to RN Patient Family Educators working in
Diabetic Education:
(If in hospitals) Make rounds on patients and provide coaching to
patients and family members.
Delivers diabetes education to class participant and/or provide
individual teaching that supports diabetes management.
Job Duties specific to RN Patient Family Educators working in
Childbirth Education:
Provides coaching to expectant parents to address questions and
concerns.
Delivers childbirth education classes.
Job Duties specific to RN Patient Family Educators working in
Lactation Education:
Makes rounds on all breastfeeding mothers in need of lactation
support. Assess mother baby pairs and support the decision to
breastfeed.
Provides bedside teaching to enable mothers to initiate and
maintain lactation, prevent complications where possible and
enhance maternal role satisfaction. Address questions, concerns,
and problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Current RN License in state of practice.
* and -
Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare providers.
* and -
Unit specific certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS,
etc).
One year of clinical experience in area of specialty.
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Experience or training in teaching or educating.
* and -
Bachelor's degree in nursing required or willing to obtain by 3
years from hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from
an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
* and -
Education experience in a clinical environment.
National certification in specialty.
Education experience in a clinical environment.
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels,
monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess
patient needs.
* and -
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and
visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as
hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues
quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.
* and -
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and
delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes
frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care,
accessing needed information, etc.
Location:
Layton Hospital
Work City:
Layton
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
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