Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care within a supportive environment that champions best practices and exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and upholds the highest professional nursing standards guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, relevant Nurse Practice Acts, and regulatory requirements.

Assessment

Conduct thorough assessments and reassessments across all age groups, identifying physical, psychosocial, cultural, religious, safety, infection control, and environmental factors relevant to patient education. Utilize data from patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote health maintenance, restoration, and education. Apply advanced unit-specific assessment skills to address medical and nursing needs, adapting teaching methods to the learning abilities of patients and their significant others. Document and interpret findings according to education protocols and checklists, responding appropriately to patient conditions and lab results.

Planning

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized teaching and discharge plans incorporating pharmacological, dietary, and therapy interventions. Adjust teaching strategies based on patient and family feedback as well as physical and emotional changes to ensure optimal outcomes. Facilitate outpatient education sessions as needed.

Implementation

Adhere to OSHA regulations and safety protocols, including exposure categories, fire, disaster, and hazardous waste procedures. Document patient and family education thoroughly using multidisciplinary forms and narrative notes. Communicate significant patient changes and education responses to physicians, clarify orders, verify medications, and coordinate outpatient program scheduling. Serve as a liaison for patient education with medical staff and contribute to community education initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer systems is necessary.

Licensure and Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse licensure by the appropriate state board.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications as required.

Work Shift: 1st Shift, part-time, approximately 16 hours bi-weekly.

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.