What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Educator - PRN position at medstar?
MedStar Health is looking for a Community Health Educator to join our team at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital!
As a Community Health Educator, you will work in partnership with local communities and Clinical Health Educators to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion, prevention and education programs.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Facilitate/teach/staff various community-based health education programs, health and wellness events and support groups. Performs various health screenings, including phlebotomy, flu vaccinations and point-of-care testing.
Provide coverage (when assigned) for in-patient hospital rounding, for delivery of patient education, out-patient support coordination and family/caregiver engagement. Adhere to Health Connections PRN policy.
Work on assigned grant related projects, to include collection and reporting of identified data points and outcome measurements. Required to communicate with Health Connections leadership, with timely response to monthly schedules and departmental requests.
Required to staff a minimum of 24 events/classes annually, of which, four will be weekend events, including Delicado's Women's Wellness Day.
Demonstrates knowledge of and participate in the development and promotion of clinical practices following MedStar St. Mary's Hospital observed Standards of Care.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in health-related field or associate degree in health-related field with 10 years' experience.
1-2 years' experience in adult education/training.
