Patient Educator (Laredo, TX)

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Laredo
Posted on: March 14, 2025

Job Description:

We're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."Overview: Responsible for Health Education that augments medical treatment, with major focus on prevention and early detection. Education sessions for individuals and groups that promote healthy lifestyle changes, healthy outcomes and decrease in complications of chronic illness. Uses principals of adult education. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Qualifications:

• Education: Registered Nurse degree, Nutritionist, Dietitian
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse license- Maintains Annual certification in specific area(s). C.P.R.
• Experience:
  • Experience teaching Adult Education
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Maintains current knowledge base and seeks ongoing education to enhance teaching skills.
  • Keeps current on changes in practice and emphasis.
  • Observes universal precautions.
  • Wears proper personal protective equipment when appropriate.
  • Wears clothing and Health System badge consistent with dress code, and attends to personal hygiene to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance.
  • Meets Health System attendance standards
  • Performs related duties as requested by Director of Clinical Services. We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Associated topics: cardiothoracic, disease, gastroenterology, genetic, professor health, public health, pulmonary, rheumatologist, surgery, trauma

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