Health educator Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Overview :

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the areas only inpatient oncology unit the Orthopedic Spine and Hand Center Family Birth Center the Lactation Support Center and retail store and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at https : / / www.dignityhealth.org / central-california / locations / mercy-bakersfield.#bakersfieldRN

Responsibilities : Position Summary :

Is expected to perform duties in alignment with the mission and policies of the organization. Performs duties in support of and in compliance with the performance improvement plan, the Joint Commission and other licensing, accrediting and regulatory agencies. Plans, directs, manages / conducts, and evaluates educational activities and programs to include general nursing mandatory education and orientation. In addition, he / she serves to provide support and direction for patient management and standards for quality patient care.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

• CA RN License
• BLS from American Heart Association
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required within three years of date of hire.
• PALS, ACLS, ACLS Instructor, BLS Instructor within 6 months of date of hire.
• PALS Instructor required within 3 years.
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in an acute care setting.