Health educator Jobs in Chicago, IL

SUMMARY

The Clinical Educator provides clinical orientations, competency assurance, on-going education opportunities and program development. Maintains treatment activities of the department in compliance with standards of practice, policies and procedures, and regulatory standards : IDPH and the Illinois Mental Health Code. Creates a safe, therapeutic environment that respects the rights of all patients and provides treatment interventions appropriate for the age, developmental status, culture, spiritual beliefs and sexual orientation of each patient

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned

PERFORMANCE DIMENSION Clinical Practice :

• Utilizes knowledge, current theory and the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to improve quality of patient care.
• Assists unit managers and clinical staff in the development and implementation of creative programs and practices.
• Acts as a patient advocate to meet the need of the whole patient; physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills through analysis, objectivity and foresight.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to monitor the patient's bio / psycho / social / cultural / spiritual needs, maintain a safe environment, provide patient / family education and discharge planning needs.
• Assists in ensuring hospital compliance with the Mental Health Code, Health Department and other regulatory bodies.
• Functions in a supportive role, one that involves providing guidance and being a sounding board.
• Develop skills, knowledge and abilities of employees through coaching and development approached.
• Communicates in a professional manner emphasizing objectivity and nonjudgmental viewpoints.
• Provide on-going orientation and professional development for all levels of personnel within the critical care team.

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COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push or move patients and / or equipment. Fine motor skills are required

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Works in a well-lighted and ventilated area, with high traffic flow of patients, visitors and staff and others. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, infectious / communicable diseases, hazardous / toxic agent and / or sharp instruments / needle sticks. May also be exposed to internal / external disasters in which appropriate policies, procedures and plans must be followed to protect personnel, patients and self.