RN Community Wellness Patient Educator - Community Outreach at Kettering Health Network – Beavercreek, Ohio

RN Community Wellness Patient Educator - Community Outreach

US-OH-Beavercreek

Job ID: 2025-56202
Type: Resource (PRN)
# of Openings: 3
Category: Registered Nurse
Fairfield Road Bldg

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

The Patient Educator position duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the Community Outreach Department with organizing, implementing and maintaining wellness activities by utilizing their professional knowledge and experience as it relates to their field of expertise
• Regularly participate in and promote wellness programs, including public presentations, with concentration on health promotion, disease prevention, screenings and lifestyle modification
• The Patient Educator will refer clients as needed to KH physicians and services and will track and measure outcomes as mandated
• Will act as the liaison at events and will promote and use service lines in the development of programs specifically designed to meet the needs of the community
• The Patient Educator will regularly enhance knowledge base by staying current in health information provided by nationally recognized health organizations
• The Patient Educator is highly motivated with the ability to work independently of others
• Regularly participates in and promotes wellness programs, including public presentations, with concentration on health promotion, disease prevention, screenings and lifestyle modification

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree
• Registered Nurse (Current Ohio nursing license)
• Current BLS /CPR certification
• One or more years of medical office experience
• Minimum of six months clinical nursing experience
• Computer literate and very strong with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Requires the ability to lift 30-50 pounds as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Public speaking, teaching and/or mentoring experience
• Previous experience in Community Health, Health Promotion, or Social Work
• Excellent organization and communication skills