Community Health Educator Screening RN - School of Medicine

Community Health Educator Screening RN

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Community Health Educator Screening RN will participate in health fairs and other community events to provide health resources, education, and/or clinical screenings. This role is responsible for all aspects of event execution, from preparation and transport of materials to data collection and follow-up.

The events will be in northern New Jersey, primarily in Paterson (but including Bergen and Passaic counties).

This is a Grant Funded Position - Grant ends June 2028.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts community health education programs on a variety of topics, including preparing written curricula, program descriptions and other materials as needed.
• Conducts health screenings in the community, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings, in a technically competent and timely manner.
• Transports, assembles, and breaks down screening equipment, literature and exhibit tables for community events.
• Provides education to community members to help them understand screening results and offers referrals for follow-up care as needed.
• Accurately collects, inputs, and maintains data in the outreach database or other systems, providing summaries and evaluation forms as required.
• Obtains signed consent forms for screenings and ensures their proper handling and safekeeping.
• Oversees per diem staff and/or medical students assisting with screenings and educational events, providing direction as needed.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of medical and general supplies for outreach activities, if as applicable.
• Responds to inquiries from the call center and community members regarding classes, services, and health information in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Identifies and maintains relationships with community organizations as directed by the manager, if applicable.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's in Nursing.
• Proficient with standard office and medical screening equipment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in community health education or a similar role.
• Bilingual skills.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation Minimum rate of $54.62 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.