Field Nurse Educator Gaithersburg, MD

Nurse Educator

At the heart of our business strategies is a commitment to patients. The Nurse Educator Program is a patient-centered, educational initiative designed to support individuals living with chronic conditions who have been prescribed specific therapies. Nurse Educators play a vital role in helping patients understand their treatment, manage their condition, and access relevant resources related to their prescribed medication.

This role involves one-on-one engagement with patients through various channels, including in-person visits, phone calls, video conferencing, email, and SMSalways in strict alignment with program guidelines. Please note: this is an educational role only. Nurse Educators do not provide clinical care or medical advice.

Role Overview: Nurse Educator

As a Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in supporting patients by connecting them with program-approved resources and delivering personalized education on chronic disease management and prescribed therapies. This role is designed to empower patients, promote treatment adherence, and encourage meaningful dialogue with healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate connections between patients and approved educational resources.
• Deliver direct, disease-specific education and training related to prescribed medications.
• Support multiple disease states and therapies as needed.
• Promote behavioral change through patient-centered education to improve treatment adherence.
• Encourage effective communication between patients and their healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in state of residence; compact multi-state license preferred where applicable.
• Nursing license must be current and in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in healthcare (hospital, home health, pharmaceutical, or biotech settings).
• Prior experience as a nurse educator is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must reside within the designated territory.
• Experience in direct patient interaction with a focus on adherence and persistence.
• Strong understanding of clinical data and pharmacology.
• Excellent time management, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Effective presentation and motivational skills; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Dedicated home workspace required.
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities and environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and iPad technology.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 6070%.
• Compliance with client vaccination requirements may be necessary.

Compensation

• Competitive annual salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus eligibility