What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator Pool - Community Health position at BayCare?
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
BayCare Health System is currently seeking a Health Educator to join our outstanding and compassionate team. Come join our Community Health team in this pool position where you will be responsible for community and corporate wellness screenings and health education across BayCare’s service area.
This position requires AHCA Level 2 background clearance and requires travel within home base county but also to our sister counties with your own reliable transportation.
The Health Educator responsibilities include:
- Reviewing screening assessments
- Identifying risk factors and discussing lifestyle changes with customers
- Refers customers to appropriate services
- Maintains and distributes teaching materials
- Facilitates education programs for team members and the community
- Develops and maintains presentation materials
- Travels within the service area using own transportation and performs other duties as assigned
Specific Skills:
- Computer skills appropriate to position
- Educator skills
- Work with a team
- Work independently
- Customer service skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Work with minimal supervision
Certifications and Licensures:
- Required BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Required RN (Registered Nurse) if applicable
- Required RD (Registered Dietitian) if applicable
- Required PA (Physician Assistant) if applicable
- Required APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) if applicable
- Required State of Florida Driver's License
Education:
- Required Associate's of Nursing
- Or Bachelor's of Healthcare Related
- Preferred Bachelor's of Nursing
Experience:
- Required 1 year Related Field
- Preferred 2 years Community Health
- Preferred 2 years Wellness Related
BayCare Health System, Marcom Community Health-BCHS
Location: Polk County, Other Counties as Assigned
Status: Pool, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: Varies
Shift: Shift 4
Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
