Boston, MA, 02133, USA
6 days ago
Patient & Family Educator
78205BRJob Posting Title:Patient & Family EducatorDepartment:Ambulatory ServicesAutoReqId:78205BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Nursing SupportJob Posting Description:The Patient and Family Educator is responsible for the following: + Identifies, develops, integrates, and rolls out applicable resources and programs for the patient/family education program. + Establishes rapport, supportive and ongoing relationships with patients and their families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. + Assists leadership in the formulation and achievement of goals for the patient and family education program. + Review medical notes and physical assessments to identify asthma symptoms and management trends between the hospital, home visits, and family reports for plan development. + Frequent assistance with educational consulting to parents and community members regarding asthma management. + Frequent consults with Pulmonary, Allergy, Primary care providers, Nurse practitioners, Social Workers, and Nurses. + Education-related resources and guidance (e.g., home-schooling, online education, advocacy, tutors, missed school days, etc.). + Referrals to community resources. + Triaging referrals from PowerChart & Email. + Occasional public speaking engagements. + Writing, collaborating, and consulting on letters with Providers for services/supports within the school environment, using appropriate language and terminology, most specifically for an asthma-friendly environment.3 + Meet with patients and families in the home setting to improve exposure to environmental triggers. + Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team as well as a contact within the hospital and community. + Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth of self and others. The Patient and Family Educator must have the following: + Bachelors degree required/Masters preferred. + One year of relevant experience required. Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid
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