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.


Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare providers.
• Unit specific certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc).
• (Applicants must either have required additional certifications (e.g. ACLS, PALs, NRP) upon hire or must obtain them within a specified timeframe determined by service line and department guidelines.)
• One year of clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Experience or training in teaching or educating.
• RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Education experience in a clinical environment.
• National certification in specialty.
• Education experience in a clinical environment.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess patient needs.
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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.
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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:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$40.39 - $60.96

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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