Community Health Educator

Community Health Educator

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

The posted compensation range of $25.55 - $38.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As our Community Health Educator, you will develop, coordinate, and implement education and support programs for community members. Your role empowers individuals with knowledge, promotes healthful living, and encourages active healthcare decision-making. Every day you will provide relevant health knowledge, aiding coping and recovery, and ensuring each contact with the Resource Center fosters security and confidence. You will facilitate informed choices for well-being. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong program development and coordination skills, effective communication, and a deep commitment to women's health, health promotion, and patient-centered decision-making.

• Assess the needs of the community through involving target population and partner organizations in program planning. Formulate appropriate and measurable program objectives.
• Acts as a facilitator and consultant to enhance education goals in caring for hospital customers (in-patient, outpatient and community). Use a variety of methods to implement strategies, interventions and programs.
• Plans curriculum content and sequence and other activities for customers and their families.
• Ensures patient/customer's initial contact with the Resource Center is one that fosters a sense of security and confidence.
• Provides one to one coaching to those individuals desiring this service.
• Develops, coordinates and implements education resources, programs and support services to serve the needs of our community as identified by the Community Health Needs Assessment.

Required:

• Bachelor's In Health Education or related field
• Experience teaching and working in the community

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.