Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
BLS certification required.
Childbirth Educator experience preferred for OB Education role.
Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within one year for RNs providing Lactation Support.
Responsibilities
Provide individualized nursing education to patients and families.
Ensure patients understand their conditions and participate in their care plans.
Act as a liaison among clinical staff, physicians, and patients.
Conduct health assessments and make referrals for continued care.
Participate in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes.
Assist in educating clinical professionals.
Develop and facilitate educational programs and classes.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Engagement in continuous education through conferences and programs.
Involvement in multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Patient Educator (RN) provides individualized nursing education to patients and families using an evidenced-based, multi-disciplinary approach.
This role ensures the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and is educated and empowered to participate in the plan of care.
Serves as a liaison among clinical service staff, physicians, education departments, and patients.
Provides health assessments, plans and reassesses as well as makes appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes.
Assists with education of clinical professionals.
Keeps current in best practices by attending conferences, educational programs and continuing education classes.
Functions both in inpatient and outpatient environments.
May develop education programs and facilitate educational classes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and ExperienceRequired:
2 or more years of clinical nursing experience.
Additional requirements for specific departments are as follows:
OB Education: Childbirth Educator experience preferred.
License Required:
Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of California - Current and in good standing.
License Preferred:
N/A
Certifications Required
BLS
Additional requirements for specific departments are as follows:
OB Education: For RNs providing Lactation Support: Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within one year of hire.
Certifications Preferred
N/A
About Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a non-profit hospital located in Newport Beach, California. It was founded in 1952 and has since grown to become one of the largest hospitals in Orange County. Hoag offers a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics. The hospital is known for its commitment to patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its quality of care.
