Latinx Health Educator at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System – Boone, North Carolina

• Position Summary
  • The Latinx Health Program seeks to reduce the health disparities of Latinos in Avery and Watauga counties. The primary role of the Health Educator will be to coordinate community screenings, health education, and provider training. Ability to effectively and bilingually communicate (English/Spanish). Ability to interview Latinos with tact and cultural sensitivity to the necessary information to make appropriate referrals and follow-up.
  • The Latinx Health Educator’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of nursing practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The Latinx Health Educator follows and adheres to UNC-A policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior.
  • The Latinx Health Educator demonstrates the UNC-A Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. This person demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all UNC-A team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.
• Position Qualifications
  • Minimum Education
    • High School or GED required; college graduate preferred.
    • • Bilingual; fluent in Spanish and English.
      • National certification exam preferred through IMIA-approved program or CCHI National Board.
  • Experience
    • Previous health care experience in an acute or clinic setting is preferred
    • One-year prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope is preferred.
  • Required Registration/License/Certification
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
      • BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications must be obtained from the American Heart Association.
      • All required certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date, except BLS.
      • Completion of Interpreter Series courses through AHEC within six (6) months of hire or approved equivalent.
      • Completion of oral proficiency exam at the time of hire through ACTFL at an Advanced Level or higher or approved equivalent.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
    • Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of license and certifications and hospital policies and procedures
    • Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department.
    • Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
    • Must be fluent in Spanish/English.
  • Physical Demands
    • Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
    • Manual dexterity and mobility
    • Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
    • Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
    • Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
  • Working Conditions
    • Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
    • Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
    • Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
    • Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
    • Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
    • Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
    • Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
    • Frequently per shift lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
    • Frequently per hour bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns and reaches
    • Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
    • Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
    • Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
    • Infrequently per shift: may be exposed to ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave

UNC Appalachian is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at UNC-A is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen. Want to know more? Contact Us! recruitment@apprhs.org