Registered Nurse - Health Education

Overview ERP International is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Health Educator supporting Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA and associated branch health clinics. ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. Benefits Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account available, and more Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement Matching 401K Job Specific Details and Tasks Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am-9:00pm with one-hour lunch; occasional Saturday for Health & Wellness events. Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals; facilitate optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness. Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF. Perform physical exam and health histories. Provide health promotions, counseling, and education. Administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions. Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals. Accountable for making patient care assignments based on scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel. Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations. Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people to inform the healthcare team of plans, actions, and to deliver patient/family education. Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate. Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services. Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities. Practice aseptic techniques and comply with infection control guidelines. Apply safety procedures and function with awareness of them. Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm and documenting events. Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and endeavor to manage situations with reduced risk. Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program. Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights as identified within the MTF. Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Engage in continuing education to meet professional growth. Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program and review patient care delivery. Provide in-service training to clinic/ward/unit staff members. Attend and participate in various meetings as directed. Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care. Operate and manipulate automated systems such as ADS, MHS Genesis and maintain DOD email account; respond to emails and voicemails. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives. Provide services within the scope of competencies and basic contract duties. Manage care for patients of the Health and Wellness Department within the Health and Wellness and Disease Prevention domain, promoting effective education, self-management support, and timely health care delivery. Collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate data to assess trends and target the population. Assess education needs of patients and families and provide clear instructions to promote self-management. Provide highly coordinated nursing care interventions using established VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines. Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team: assess health promotion risk; analyze health data; develop content for educational programs. Coordinate and deliver reports to Health and Wellness teams; consult and collaborate with existing departments and community programs. Provide primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of intervention to promote effective education and timely health care delivery. Educate patients on disease processes, impact of disease on overall health and wellness, and apply strategies such as motivational interviewing. Work with all clinical teams as a resource on patient education and disease prevention. Plan visits, summarize post-visit reviews, and provide follow-up contact to ensure compliance with recommendations. Assist patients in setting goals, progressing, and identifying barriers when treatment goals are not met. Conduct formal/informal group and individual educational and counseling interventions, including timely telephone follow-up consultations. Evaluate achievement of learning objectives and provide appropriate follow-up. Provide health promotion and disease prevention counseling for patients, family members and groups. Employ adult learning behavior change theories and teaching techniques. Provide expertise to implement and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention education programs for all populations. Communicate and coordinate health promotion and wellness-based programs among local leadership and target beneficiary populations. Coordinate special projects such as education-focused workshops, health fairs, informative displays, and programs for special groups. Complete documentation of all educational activities and ensure compliance with established standards for evidence of intervention and patient confidentiality. Additional Duties for the Lead Health Educator Coordinate, collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate data to assess trends and target the population. Lead a multidisciplinary team that assesses health promotion risk; analyzes health data; develops content for educational programmes; drafts health promotion policy guidance; evaluates outcomes for improved patient care. Provide input and technical guidance on issues related to the Health Promotion and Wellness program. Serve as a clinical resource to all Health and Wellness Department health educators and staff. Implement and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention education programs for all populations. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Education: Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Promotion, Education, Community/Public Health or Wellness, or a Health Science related field from an accredited university. Experience: At least two years of full-time experience as a health educator within the last four years working with Health Promotions and Wellness campaigns (e.g., tobacco/nicotine cessation, diabetes prevention/management, weight management, stress management, sleep psychoeducation, nutrition, exercise, heart health, or disease management/prevention). Lead position requires at least four years experience. Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted RN license from any state. Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS Certification. Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. The salary range for this position is $43.12/hr. – $77.00/hr. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to skill set, years of experience, shift and the employee’s geographic location. Job Locations: US-CA-San Diego ERP International is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. ERP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status. We welcome the employment of women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities in our workforce. If you are in need of special assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department. Interested parties may view our affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities by contacting Human Resources. ERP participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr