Job Description

Job Title: Community Health Educator

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department: Community Health Education

Req#: 0000200812

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $44,033.00 - $55,619.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated  Community Health Educator to work in the Community Health Education department, at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is a fully accredited acute care hospital dedicated to providing the finest medical and health care services to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties. An affiliate of the RWJBarnabas Health system, Monmouth South is a sister hospital to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

Monmouth South is the only hospital in the region to provide private rooms on all of its inpatient units, providing an environment more conducive to healing. Several other enhancements have been made to provide superior service to Lakewood and surrounding region as well including the Better Health Senior Membership Program, state-of-the-art Geriatrics Institute, and an expansion of cancer services.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is conveniently located on Route 9 in Lakewood and is committed to helping patients live their best lives by getting them back to the activities that are most important to them, sooner.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related clinical field and previous experience working with the geriatric population in a community outreach or inpatient setting.
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing,
• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Minimum of 2 years general practice experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel,

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Preferred:

• BSN 
• BLS AHA certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience in community outreach preferred,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Three 8 hour shifts
• Requires some evenings and weekends

The Community Health Educator is a Registered Nurse, RN, who provides culturally appropriate, evidence-based health education, obesity prevention, and chronic disease management programs/initiatives for people across the whole continuum of life in Monmouth and Ocean counties,

They organize and facilitate educational programs at MMC and MMCSC, the LiveWell Center in Eatontown, and other community sites,

This position is based out of the LiveWell Center in Eatontown, NJ, deploying to community locations in Monmouth and Ocean County as the programming schedule dictates,

The individual will work one day a week at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood,

Essential Functions:

• Develops educational programs to address chronic health conditions across the lifespan using data and best-practice information,
• Presents educational programs to the community, provides or schedules for the provision of programs,
• Conducts health screenings such as blood pressures, bone density, balance, etc, for community members, obtaining consent, maintaining patient privacy, and providing education at conclusion of screening,
• Tracks attendance and administers surveys to assess knowledge change,
• Assists with the Better Health Program for older adults,
• Assists with the Safe Kids Worldwide program,
• Maintains data and records related to screening, education, and community events,
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other departments to achieve the goals of the department,
• Representatives the Hospital at community-events with highest integrity,
• Performs other duties as assigned,
• Some evenings and weekends required,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,

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